Buchenwalds around Schanze

Sauerland-Wanderdorfs / Neusta Touren / Buchenwalds around Schanze

Hike through some beautiful Buchenwald forests around Schanze.

Tour starting point:

Hiking parking lot Schanze

Tour destination point:

Hiking parking lot Schanze

Properties:

Culturally interesting
Circular route

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Length

11.6 km

Duration

3:30 h

Elevation ascent

268 m

Elevation descent

268 m

Lowest point

479 m

Highest point

738 m

Condition

Difficulty

Recommended seasons

J F M A M J J A S O N D

This tour first takes you from Schanze along the Rothaarsteig, past and over the suspension bridge, then along the sculptures "Stein-Zeit-Mensch", "Kein leichtes Spiel" and "Der Krummstab" on the Wittgenstein - Sauerland Forest Sculpture Trail and back to the hilltop village of Schanze.

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Directions

On the Rothaarsteig, you will first pass the Altarstein. The trail then takes you past the Dicken Eiche (Thick Oak) to the suspension bridge on the Rothaarsteig. Along the sculptures "Stein Zeit Mensch", "Kein leichtes Spiel" and "Krummstab" of the WaldSkulpturenWeg Wittgenstein - Sauerland, the tour takes you back to the hilltop village of Schanze.Along the way, you will find various Rothaarsteig furniture that invites you to take a break.

Equipment

We recommend that you bring sturdy shoes and sufficient food and drink.

Safety guidelines

A rescue point system has been installed in the Hochsauerland district. Rescue points can be found on the information boards at junctions and on hiking signs.

Author Tip

At the end of the hike, you will pass the Kyrill-Pfad Schanze. This 1 km long path shows the natural force of the storm "Kyrill", which permanently destroyed the forests of the Sauerland in 2007. If you walk along the Kyrill-Pfad, you will come back to the actual hiking trail at its end.

Maps

Schmallenberg hiking map, scale: 1 : 25,000

Public transit

The Ismo line 466 (former hiking bus, must be booked at least 30 minutes in advance) runs in Schanze.

With the Schmallenberg Sauerland Card you can use public transport in the Hochsauerland district free of charge.

To the timetable information: www.bahn.de

How to get there

In the center of the village Schmallenberg - Grafschaft turn in the direction of Schanze (into the street: "Am Stünzel") and stay on this street until you reach Schanze.