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Der „fabelhafte Elfensteig“ in Winterberg-Züschen

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Der „fabelhafte Elfensteig“ in Winterberg-Züschen

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Der „fabelhafte Elfensteig“ in Winterberg-Züschen

01:22

4.55km

150m

Hiking

For elementary school-aged children, small discoveries from the fairytale world await along the trail, keeping them interested in their surroundings. Adults can look forward to beautiful views of the valley, the small parish church on the hillside, and a lovely circular walk through the open air starting at Züschen. But…

by Sauerland-Tourismus

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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After 2.45 km for 86 m

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750 m

View of Züschen Church

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Here you will find a beautiful opportunity to enjoy the view back to the village on the opposite slope.

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Climbing Station on the Elfensteig

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The Elfensteig is naturally aimed at the youngest, but those with a childlike inner self will also find their money's worth here. The path is winding, the undergrowth opaque, and …

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Kreuzweg Chapel Züschen

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At Easter, a large Easter bonfire takes place in the square in front of the chapel, where residents attempt to throw their logs higher onto the enormous Easter bonfire pile …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.90 km

536 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.28 km

830 m

816 m

312 m

233 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

21°C

13°C

37 %

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Comments

June 9, 2024,Fabelhaften Elfensteig von Züschen 09.06.2924

Nice Sunday hike with @Christina 🍀🐝🌞 on the paths of elves 😁😁😘😘

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June 1, 2024,Der 🧚🏼‍♀️ Fabelhafte Elfensteig 🧚🏼‍♀️ in Winterberg-Züschen mit Kind 👨‍👩‍👦

At the beginning of today, the weather wasn't kind to us ☔🌧️ it rained a little. But we were well equipped 🥾 And we had a goal. We really wanted to free the 🧚🏼‍♀️ elf Liria! The children are told a very imaginative and loving story about the elf Liria, the evil dragon Grauslich and the magical goblins over 9 …

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May 10, 2024,Der "Fabelhafte Elfensteig" in Winterberg-Züschen 👨‍👦

After several laps on the "Schanzen Wirbel - Alpin Coaster", I needed something to reduce the adrenaline a bit. This little loop was perfect for that. Lots of wide paths, lots of felled trees, but this path offers a nice story and 1-2 beautiful sections. I had expected more, but the child liked it, so it was a complete success …

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April 27, 2023,Fabelhafter Elfensteig in Züschen

Did a tour of the Elfensteig with the kids today 🥾🥾. Despite a few meters of altitude, a wonderful tour for children, accompanied by goblins. Unfortunately, the bark beetle did a great job here too 😓😓

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June 9, 2024,🐲🧚‍♀️Elfensteig von Züschen 🧚‍♀️

Today's Sunday hike went to Züschen on the 🧚‍♀️Elfensteig with @Gerhard 🥾🎒🚴‍♂️🍁 ❤️😘😍🥰 in glorious sunshine and cloudless skies. This hike is highly recommended and was a lot of fun.

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May 24, 2024,Der fabelhafte Elfensteig, Züschen

You park at the Züschen fire station and from there there is a sign, directly on the road, to the Elfensteig. The start is further down at the playground.
winterberg.de/tour/der-fabelhafte-elfensteig-in-winterberg-zueschen

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July 25, 2021,Elfensteig Züschen

A great family hiking trail. With 9 participation or reading stations so that it doesn't get boring on the way

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October 22, 2022,Wanderung, Elfensteig in Züschen

Easy hike with small children. Adventure trip to Elfenland with stories for the children. Lots of play options.

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May 16, 2025

For elementary school-aged children, small discoveries from the fairytale world await along the trail, keeping them interested in their surroundings. Adults can look forward to beautiful views of the valley, the small parish church on the hillside, and a lovely circular walk through the open air starting

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Der „fabelhafte Elfensteig“ in Winterberg-Züschen

View of Züschen Church

Climbing Station on the Elfensteig

Kreuzweg Chapel Züschen

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