Benolpe Cross and Shelter – View of Lennestadt-Altenhundem loop from Benolpe

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Olpe

Kirchhundem

Benolpe Cross and Shelter – View of Lennestadt-Altenhundem loop from Benolpe

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465

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Benolpe Cross and Shelter – View of Lennestadt-Altenhundem loop from Benolpe

03:06

10.6km

300m

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: August 8, 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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1.64 km

Benolpe Cross and Shelter

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The shelter is old, but it still offers sufficient protection in heavy rain and bad weather.

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2.79 km

View from Hohe Bracht

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The view from the Hohe Bracht is definitely a dream trip!

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3.96 km

Path to the Hohe Bracht viewing tower

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5.37 km

View of Hohe Bracht Observation Tower

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The ski slope offers a beautiful view of the lookout tower Hohe Bracht

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5.70 km

View of Lennestadt-Altenhundem

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On the ascent to the Hohe Bracht you have this great view of Altenhundem and the surrounding area.

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6.24 km

Hohe Bracht in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park

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From the Hohe Bracht observation tower, you have a fantastic panoramic view over large parts of the Sauerland region, across to the Ebbegebirge and the Rothaargebirge mountains. After enjoying the view, you can take a break in the café.

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6.36 km

Hohe Bracht Lookout Tower and Restaurant

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Nice place for a break during the tour. Interesting trails are waiting to be explored.

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10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.92 km

1.07 km

384 m

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.13 km

3.82 km

2.59 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

13°C

2°C

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Comments

September 19, 2021,Von Hohe Bracht nach Blick auf den Aussichtsturm Hohe Bracht

Nice quiet round tour. Let your mind wander, great. With a lot of beautiful and ugly foresight. Because the forest dying can be seen everywhere.
I cannot recommend the restaurant at the Hohen Bracht Tower. It's overpriced, little on the plate. The food was only lukewarm.
I wish everybody a beautiful sunday.
Warm greetings
🌳🍀🌲👋👋👋

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March 5, 2022,🇩🇪🔁 Hohe Bracht

Again and again a very nice easy round. However, the character has changed significantly. Much more prospects than years ago.

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March 28, 2023,Hohe Bracht Keggenbergrunde

Nice little hike with bees on the "Hohe Bracht". Later eaten delicious at the Bulli 😁👍

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January 7, 2024,Sauerland-Lennestadt-Hohe Bracht

Yes, it is a popular spot. No, it's not an insider tip. However, today we only met a mother with a daughter and a dog, as well as a jeep with a forest ranger and two colleagues. They were pretty frustrated. Several paths were impassable. The trees damaged by the bark beetle can no longer survive in wind and water-soaked …

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