Lenne River – Grafschaft Monastery loop from Wilzenberg

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

Schmallenberg

Lenne River – Grafschaft Monastery loop from Wilzenberg

Moderate

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Lenne River – Grafschaft Monastery loop from Wilzenberg

02:54

10.2km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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Bus stop

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685 m

View of Grafschaft and Grafschaft Abbey

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From here you have a wonderful view of the Schmallenberg district of Grafschaft with its monastery, which was used by the Benedictines from 1072 to 1803/04. Today the building houses the Kloster Grafschaft specialist hospital, a pulmonary specialist clinic.

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1.86 km

Wayside Cross 'Auf der Steinkuhle'

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A Field Cross is a common memorial in the landscape. They are usually found at the intersection of field roads and streets. It is a religious expression that reminds the passer-by, during his life, that Christ died on the cross.

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2.61 km

Tree Circle at Aberg

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Here you can see in which time different tree species grow.

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5.90 km

Lenne River

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The beautiful, cold Lenne.
Great especially for dogs

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6.64 km

Path Through Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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Very easy to walk and drive on. Also nice to use for older people with walkers.

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9.01 km

Grafschaft Monastery

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The monastery was already founded in the 11th century. Today's large monastery complex is home to a specialist hospital, a guest house, barrier-free apartments, several chapels and a small museum. …

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9.76 km

Village pond and rest area in Grafschaft

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Here is a great place to rest near the tourist office. Benches surround a small pond with a fountain. A café is just across the road which sells great snacks.

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