X18 Christine-Koch-Weg

Menden - Brockhausen - Balve - Affeln - Eiringhausen - Rönkhausen - Weuspert - Oedingen - Saalhausen - Oberhundem - Rhein-Weser-Turm - Röspe - Zinse - Erndtebrück - Stünzel - Saßmannshausen - Bad Laasphe

At 82.6 km, this is a demanding long-distance hike that may be split across multiple days. Experienced hikers typically take around 18 hours and 22 minutes to complete it end-to-end.

As a linear trail, this route has distinct start and end points. Return transport is worth arranging in advance unless you plan to walk back the same way. Follow the X18 waymarkers throughout to stay on the official trail line.

This trail forms part of the Regional Walking Network (RWN), linking local communities and natural features across the region. Waymarking is managed at the regional level.