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View of the Bigge River – View of Schnellenberg Castle loop from Ahauser Klippen und Stausee

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North Rhine-Westphalia

View of the Bigge River – View of Schnellenberg Castle loop from Ahauser Klippen und Stausee

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View of the Bigge River – View of Schnellenberg Castle loop from Ahauser Klippen und Stausee

02:25

8.80km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.97 km

View of Schnellenberg Castle

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OFTEN PRAISED AS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CASTLE
The history of Schnellenberg Castle in the Sauerland was first mentioned in 1222.

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2

4.19 km

Bridge over the Bigge

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The Sheep Bridge, formerly also called the Wobbly Bridge, connects Attendorn to Schnellenberg Castle and also provides access to the hiking trails into the Repetal valley. There are benches for resting both before and after the bridge.

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3

4.21 km

View of the Bigge River

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The sheep bridge offers a great view of the Bigge

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4.25 km

Sheep Bridge over the Bigge River

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Beautiful bridge over the Bigge with mostly crystal clear water. Tip: behind the bridge on the right (castle side) the paved road continues after 6-700 meters a beautiful waterfall

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4.82 km

Goose Pond at Schnellenberg Castle

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The geese like to get in the way of moving cars 😅

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6

5.21 km

View of Schnellenberg Castle

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Here the trees give a view of the castle

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5.30 km

Old Mill Ruins and Waterfall in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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No, fun, just an old barn with water flowing through it

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8

6.62 km

Stone Bridge Over the Bigge River

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It's soothing to follow the flow of the water.

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8.80 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.78 km

3.35 km

1.33 km

328 m

Surfaces

3.98 km

1.89 km

1.09 km

883 m

677 m

269 m

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Thursday 8 October

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