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OSM map layer · LineString
51.25, 8.17 · rel 13997706
51.25, 8.17 · rel 13997706
Esselsteig
A 11,7 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Loop walk
start = finish · Nordrhein-Westfalen
11,7km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
5× summit
1× Attraction
Bottenberg
summit ·
187 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Rehenberg
summit ·
326 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Steltenberg
summit ·
245 m off route
11,7 km
100%
Kellenberg
summit ·
277 m off route
11,7 km
100%
Pampel
Attraction ·
352 m off route
11,7 km
100%
Die Höhe
summit ·
454 m off route
11,7 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Esselsteig is 11.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Esselsteig takes approximately 2h 56min to complete.
Yes, Esselsteig is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Esselsteig starts at Eslohe.
Esselsteig is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Esselsteig is maintained and managed by Sauerländischer Gebirgsverein.