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Wandertour von Altena zur Dechenhöhle

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Märkischer Kreis

Altena

Wandertour von Altena zur Dechenhöhle

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Wandertour von Altena zur Dechenhöhle

04:56

16.7km

450m

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The hiking tour from Altena to the Dechenhöhle is a 17-kilometer one-way tour through the Märkischer Kreis. Experienced hikers with average fitness will need around 5 hours of hiking time. When planning your day, you should also factor in the possible return transfer to the start.

by Sauerländischer Gebirgsverein (SGV)

Last updated: November 15, 2024

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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8.27 km

Panoramic view of Altena and the Lenne Valley from Heuer Weg

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This beautiful viewpoint is located directly on a wide, well-consolidated forest / hiking trail. A bank invites you to take a little break.

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9.85 km

View of the Sauerland Meadows

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Great view over the heights of the Sauerland!

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13.9 km

View of Sauerland Countryside

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To be seen on the Selbergweg from Roden towards Hilkenhöhe

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15.3 km

Lösseler Bach

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The most important tributary of the Grüner Bach is the 2.9 km long Lösseler Bach. It is the longest tributary and, at 2.348 km², also has the largest catchment area.

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16.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.03 km

3.15 km

2.48 km

1.87 km

165 m

Surfaces

5.71 km

3.88 km

2.51 km

2.42 km

1.39 km

802 m

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

19°C

9°C

37 %

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Comments

October 19, 2024,Von der Dechenhöhle zur Burg Altena

This tour - from the Dechenhöhle to Altena Castle - was offered by the SGV Altena together with the Altena and Iserlohn city marketing departments. The meeting point was the car park at the Dechenhöhle. First, the Dechenhöhle was visited. Then it was off to the challenging 17 km long route. The weather was more or less good and the …

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July 28, 2022,Iserlohn➡️Altena🥾Höhlen-Burg-Tour

Inspired by the brochure “Wandering in the Märkisches Sauerland”, thanks to the €9 ticket, we first took the S1 bus to the Dechenhöhle. This is where the newly built Burg Weg begins, recognizable by the hiking sign #Image1. First it goes from the Untergrüne about 4km uphill to the Schohelle, here you have a phenomenal view of the Ruhr area. …

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November 15, 2024

The hiking tour from Altena to the Dechenhöhle is a 17-kilometer one-way tour through the Märkischer Kreis. Experienced hikers with average fitness will need around 5 hours of hiking time. When planning your day, you should also factor in the possible return transfer to the start.

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Wandertour von Altena zur Dechenhöhle

Panoramic view of Altena and the Lenne Valley from Heuer Weg

View of the Sauerland Meadows

View of Sauerland Countryside

Lösseler Bach

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