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Winter Hiking: On the Forest Sculpture Trail near Schanze
Discover parts of the Forest Sculpture Trail while hiking.
Tour starting point:
Schmallenberg Ski Jump
Tour destination point:
Schmallenberg Ski Jump
Properties:
Category
Winter hikingLength
7 kmDuration
3:00 hElevation ascent
91 mElevation descent
91 mLowest point
699 mHighest point
756 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
The trail winds along the Rothaarsteig mountain range through a forested mountainous landscape, which opens up in some places to offer magnificent views of the Sauerland landscape below. In addition, the sculptures along the Wittgenstein–Sauerland Forest Sculpture Trail catch the eye of hikers as they walk.
Information
Directions
The trail begins in the center of the village of Schanze and follows the SZ4 hiking trail past the Kyrill-Pfad and the Krummstab toward the Rothaarsteig. On the Rothaarsteig, the trail continues toward Kühhude. In Kühhude, the trail branches off the Rothaarsteig to the east and continues along the circular cross-country ski trail. However, if you’d like, you can continue following the Rothaarsteig and hike to the “Stein-Zeit-Mensch” sculpture. The trail from Kühhude back to Schanze rejoins the Rothaarsteig at the “Kein leichtes Spiel” sculpture. From there, follow the trail to the intersection with the SZ3. At this junction, turn left toward Schanze and, after about 1.5 km, you’ll reach the village of Schanze again.
Equipment
Sturdy shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather.
Safety guidelines
A system of emergency aid stations has been set up in the Hochsauerland district. You can find these emergency aid stations on information boards at intersections and on hiking trail signs, among other places.
Maps
“Schmallenberg Sauerland Winter Map” Region: Schmallenberg, Oberkirchen, Westfeld, Fleckenberg, Jagdhaus Latrop, and Schanze
Public transit
not possible
How to get there
A 45 highway, Olpe exit; continue on Federal Highway B 55 toward Winterberg / Lennestadt until Bilstein, then take the B 236 toward Lennestadt / Winterberg to Schmallenberg.
A 44 from Dortmund: continue to the Werl interchange (No. 54), then take the A 46 toward Arnsberg until the Wennemen/Schmallenberg exit, continuing via Freienohl, Wenholthausen, and Bad Fredeburg to Schmallenberg
A 44 from Kassel: Take the Büren exit (No. 60), head toward Rüthen to Nuttlar, then toward Meschede (B 7) to Bestwig, and continue toward Westernbödefeld / Bad Fredeburg / Gleidorf to Schmallenberg
From Schmallenberg, take the turnoff toward Gleidorf (B236) or Oberkirchen (B236) toward Graftschaft, and from there continue on to Schanze
Parking
Schanze Hiking Parking Lot at the entrance to town