14 km lange Nordvariante Wittekindsweg über den Kamm der Egge mit Wiehenturm und Burgruine Limberg.
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52.28, 8.51 · rel 6065423
52.28, 8.51 · rel 6065423
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
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Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 8 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
4× summit
2× ruins
1× castle
Wiehenturm
viewpoint ·
on the route
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Geisberg
summit ·
on the route
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ehemaliges Wasserwerk
ruins ·
62 m off route
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Burgruine Limberg
castle ·
79 m off route
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Limberg
summit ·
88 m off route
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Egge
summit ·
91 m off route
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Schwedenschanze
ruins ·
294 m off route
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Donoer Berg
summit ·
402 m off route
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04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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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.