Scenic view of Winterberg – Source of the Ruhr loop from Winterberg

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Scenic view of Winterberg – Source of the Ruhr loop from Winterberg

Easy

4.7

(361)

1,228

hikers

Scenic view of Winterberg – Source of the Ruhr loop from Winterberg

01:51

6.72km

120m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

695 m

Scenic view of Winterberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

A fabulous natural spectacle.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

779 m

Heidenstraße Historic Trade Route

Highlight • Historical Site

This 1000 year old and approx. 500 km long military and trade route led from Leipzig via Kassel to Cologne. In the Sauerland, it can still be seen in many …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

1.74 km

View of Elkeringhausen and the surrounding hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

After going up, a dream view always awaits you.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

1.87 km

Shelter 002 - Ruhrquelle

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Good opportunity to put yourself under

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2.71 km

Path to the Source of the Ruhr

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very nice path and well signposted route.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.26 km

The not quite 220 kilometers long Ruhr rises in the Rothaargebirge, about three to four kilometers from the center of Winterberg. Among other things, the long-distance hiking trail Rothaarsteig leads …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3.97 km

View of the Sauerland Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice paths and viewing area on the way from Winterberg to the Ruhrquelle.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

6.72 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.39 km

827 m

467 m

Surfaces

4.06 km

1.49 km

565 m

358 m

214 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (700 m)

Lowest point (640 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

9°C

5°C

-- %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: -- km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

April 8, 2023,OsterTour: 2:04h - Ruhrquelle – Blick auf Winterberg Runde von Winterberg

The time measurement is incorrect. It was 2:04 h.

Showing Translation

May 18, 2023,Ruhrkopfweg (Winterberg) W3

Our girls' weekend has begun 👭. We started the tour with a delicious ice cream 🍨. Then walked to the Ruhrquelle with all kinds of nonsense and fun 🙃🤣
We also had some of the gorge and bridge path with us👍
The path was well signposted, always follow the W3!

Showing Translation

December 10, 2022,Winterliches Winterberg mit Ruhrquelle

Get out of the Ruhrpott and immerse yourself in the winter world!

Showing Translation

November 11, 2021,Winterberg❄️🏔-Ruhrquelle💧

A must. First soooo a small spring and then the brook develops into an incredibly large RUHR area - I was very impressed 👏👏👏💧

Showing Translation

September 22, 2024,Blick auf Winterberg – Info Zentrum Wald Runde von Winterberg

Beautiful circular walk through mixed forest and meadows, always an impressive view of the countryside. At the source of the Ruhr the traffic noise is much too loud. Unfortunately the place is not suitable for a long break!

Showing Translation