Felsenmeer (Hemer) – Oehlmanns Kreuz Memorial loop from Hemer

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Märkischer Kreis

Hemer

Felsenmeer (Hemer) – Oehlmanns Kreuz Memorial loop from Hemer

Moderate

4.8

(17)

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Felsenmeer (Hemer) – Oehlmanns Kreuz Memorial loop from Hemer

03:05

11.3km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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533 m

Felsenmeer Entrance — Information Point

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Nice rest area with information stone at the entrance to the sea of rocks.

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785 m

Bridge across the Felsenmeer (Hemer)

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Incredibly beautiful geotope. The rock formations are quite impressive. On the one hand, you can marvel at it through a viewing platform, and on the other hand, through a footbridge …

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867 m

Felsenmeer (Hemer)

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The Felsenmeer in the Sauerland of Hemer is a protected area since 1968, whose rugged subsoil originates from the Tertiary. This area of the sea of rocks is about 600 …

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969 m

Trail Along the Edge of the Felsenmeer

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Very beautiful path on the edge of the forest, partly with a view of the sea of rocks, as well as with a wonderful view in the distance.

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1.96 km

Rest Area in Felsenmeer Nature Reserve

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Nice place to take a break in the shade.

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2.02 km

Echsenschacht, Laubschacht and Bärenhöhle

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In the extreme southeast of the GeoPark lies the Felsenmeer Hemer, a bizarre karst landscape that can be explored free of charge via a circular path with viewing platforms and panoramic bridges. Information boards provide the geological background.

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6.44 km

Oehlmanns Kreuz Memorial

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"Oelmann's Cross" is called in Hüingsen and Brelen and is to remind the wanderer of the tragic death of two boys who died in the penultimate year of war at …

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8.24 km

Observation Tower in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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Great look. Small quarry compared to Eisborn

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11.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.08 km

3.11 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.80 km

3.63 km

1.59 km

788 m

476 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Friday 6 November

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-2°C

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Comments

January 18, 2023,Hemer Felsenmeer & ehemaliger Truppenübungsplatz

On the trail of cactus and edelweiss, we hiked a beautiful round in the Felsenmeer near Hemer and the adjacent former military training area. There are plenty of parking spaces and the ideal starting point for great hikes.

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