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51.29, 8.56 · rel 18397582
51.29, 8.56 · rel 18397582
Rothaarsteig Etappen 1+2
44,3 km from Brilon to Winterberg through alpine terrain and lakes.
Brilon
→
Winterberg
linear
44,3km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
39
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
7× summit
4× Attraction
6× monument
1× viewpoint
2× Water
Ginsterkopf
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Äolsharfe
Attraction ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Neuer Clemensberg
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Langenberg
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Habberg
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Klockliet
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Gedenkstein Ballonabsturz
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Kyrilltor
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
kleiner Poppenberg
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Hildfelder Höhe
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Holz-Hängematte
Attraction ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Ruhrquelle
Attraction ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Eingangsportal Rothaarsteig
Attraction ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Ruhrquelle
Water ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Möhnequelle
Water ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Hoher Limberg
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Alma Rothschild
monument ·
on the route
4,9 km
11%
Julius Rothschild
monument ·
on the route
4,9 km
11%
Elly Rothschild
monument ·
on the route
5,3 km
12%
Hans Rothschild
monument ·
on the route
5,3 km
12%
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
Rothaarsteig Etappen 1+2 is 44.3 km long.
At an average walking pace, Rothaarsteig Etappen 1+2 takes approximately 11h 2min to complete.
No, Rothaarsteig Etappen 1+2 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Brilon to Winterberg. Plan ahead for return transport.
Rothaarsteig Etappen 1+2 starts at Brilon.
Rothaarsteig Etappen 1+2 is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Rothaarsteig Etappen 1+2 is maintained and managed by Rothaarsteigverein.