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North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

Meschede

Himmelstreppe at Lake Hennesee – Hennesee Reservoir loop from Meschede

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

Meschede

Himmelstreppe at Lake Hennesee – Hennesee Reservoir loop from Meschede

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Himmelstreppe at Lake Hennesee – Hennesee Reservoir loop from Meschede

03:28

12.4km

230m

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: April 6, 2026

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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568 m

Himmelstreppe at Lake Hennesee

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Very steep stairs leading from the valley side to the dam wall. You should bring a bit of fitness with you to climb up here! 😅

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639 m

Hennesee Reservoir

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One of the beautiful hiking trails is the A8 hiking trail. This leads 1x around the Hennesee and is worthwhile.

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3.71 km

Hennesee View

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A detour there is worth it to admire and enjoy the fantastic area with its fantastic water world and surroundings.... It is recommended

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5.38 km

Gille Dör

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Nice snack station with entertainment; also overnight is possible

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7.59 km

View of the Sauerland Hills

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Here you will be rewarded with beautiful views

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7.98 km

View of the Sauerland Hills

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A feast for the eyes

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9.00 km

Listening telephone in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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Directly on the path, as here, is the listening telephone and other things.

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9.24 km

Bench With View of Henne Reservoir

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Enjoy the beautiful view of the hen😍

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12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.19 km

2.63 km

382 m

128 m

104 m

Surfaces

5.61 km

4.68 km

1.51 km

356 m

271 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Sunday 17 May

13°C

6°C

82 %

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Himmelstreppe at Lake Hennesee – Hennesee Reservoir loop from Meschede

Himmelstreppe at Lake Hennesee

Hennesee Reservoir

Hennesee View

Gille Dör

View of the Sauerland Hills

View of the Sauerland Hills

Listening telephone in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Bench With View of Henne Reservoir

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