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Nordvariante Wittekindsweg

10,1 km from Barkhausen to Glösinghauser Hütte through alpine terrain and mountains.

Barkhausen Glösinghauser Hütte linear
10,1km Distance
demanding Climb · estimate
hiking SAC
linear Shape
28 views
1 Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Mountains Summit viewpoint Castle or ruins Quiet area Uncrowded

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02 · The story

What makes this route special

14 km lange Nordvariante Wittekindsweg über den Kamm der Egge mit Wiehenturm und Burgruine Limberg.

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03 · 8 points along the route

What will you encounter?

viewpoint summit ruins castle
Wiehenturm viewpoint · on the route 0,0 km 0%
Geisberg summit · on the route 0,0 km 0%
ehemaliges Wasserwerk ruins · 62 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Burgruine Limberg castle · 79 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Limberg summit · 88 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Egge summit · 91 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Schwedenschanze ruins · 294 m off route 0,0 km 0%
Donoer Berg summit · 402 m off route 0,0 km 0%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

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04 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

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05 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

06 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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08 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

Nordvariante Wittekindsweg is 10.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Nordvariante Wittekindsweg takes approximately 2h 31min to complete.
No, Nordvariante Wittekindsweg is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Barkhausen to Glösinghauser Hütte. Plan ahead for return transport.
Nordvariante Wittekindsweg starts at Barkhausen.
Nordvariante Wittekindsweg is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Nordvariante Wittekindsweg is maintained and managed by Wiehengebirgsverband Weser-Ems.
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