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North Rhine-Westphalia

Elsebachtal Nature Reserve – Along the Elsebach loop from Schwerte-Ergste

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Elsebachtal Nature Reserve – Along the Elsebach loop from Schwerte-Ergste

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Elsebachtal Nature Reserve – Along the Elsebach loop from Schwerte-Ergste

02:19

8.50km

120m

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: May 7, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.69 km

View of the countryside near Villigst

Highlight • Viewpoint

After a long way through the forest, the view can wander here, beautiful!

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2

2.61 km

Elsebachtal Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful landscape. There is a lot to see. Highly recommended in October.

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3.36 km

Along the Elsebach

Highlight • River

Better than many a crowded place in the Sauerland

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4

3.64 km

Elsebach Valley Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Pure nature between Schwerte and Iserlohn

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4.26 km

Elsebach Meander

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Here you can see the stream meandering beautifully. And you can clearly see the impact and sliding slopes. 😉

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4.94 km

Elsebachtal

Nature Reserve

7

6.82 km

Elsetal Orchard Meadow

Highlight • Natural

For me, the Elsebachtal is the most beautiful hiking area in the surrounding area. You can find everything here: well-developed paths, trails through the forest, or along the stream. Beautiful …

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7.02 km

View of the Elsetal Valley

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The Elsetal is always worth a visit!

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7.25 km

View of the Elsebach Valley

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Hiking here is just awesome! Pure nature!

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8.50 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.03 km

2.30 km

1.87 km

267 m

Surfaces

3.83 km

1.51 km

1.34 km

927 m

716 m

147 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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