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Kahler Asten – Bear Gorge loop from Kahler Asten

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kahler Asten – Bear Gorge loop from Kahler Asten

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Kahler Asten – Bear Gorge loop from Kahler Asten

02:00

6.48km

220m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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93 m

Kahler Asten

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The Kahle Asten is the third highest mountain in the Rothaargebirge but certainly the best known, as it is located directly at the famous tourist destination Winterberg. He is 841 …

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2.25 km

Bear Gorge

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A little off the beaten track, a bit steep, but still easily accessible! It's not very big, but I found it beautiful and surprising. 🤩

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2.61 km

View of the Tannenwald Forest

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Great view over the fir forest

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3.65 km

Forest Path in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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Very nice quiet forest path

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3.96 km

Scenic Descent Trail in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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Beautiful view from up here

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4.30 km

Small mountain lake in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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Small, beautiful lake, the water looks turquoise :)

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4.38 km

Fallen Tree in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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Climbing the tree is worth it, because nature takes the path behind it. It's quiet, peaceful, with a good chance of encountering wildlife crossing :)

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4.60 km

Flooded Path in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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At least in the border period between winter and spring it cannot be walked on without dry feet

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5.49 km

Landwehr Winterberger Schanze

Archaeological Site

6.48 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.06 km

2.20 km

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.19 km

2.36 km

598 m

320 m

Elevation

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Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

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Tuesday 21 July

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February 15, 2024,Sauerland, Winterberg 🏔️ Kahler Asten 🐕‍🦺👩🏽‍❤️‍💋‍👨🏼

We had a very nice tour, even if a few things didn't go as planned.

Due to network problems, we deviated from the route once and "had to" (just didn't feel like going back ;) climb uphill through the forest in order to get back to the planned route in a timely manner - interestingly enough, it wasn't the most …

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Kahler Asten – Bear Gorge loop from Kahler Asten

Kahler Asten

Bear Gorge

View of the Tannenwald Forest

Forest Path in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Scenic Descent Trail in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Small mountain lake in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Fallen Tree in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Flooded Path in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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