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Bergisches Land

Oberbergischer Kreis

Waldbröl

Windeck Castle Ruins – Elisenthal Powder Mill Ruins loop from Galgenberg

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Bergisches Land

Oberbergischer Kreis

Waldbröl

Windeck Castle Ruins – Elisenthal Powder Mill Ruins loop from Galgenberg

Moderate

4.5

(39)

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Windeck Castle Ruins – Elisenthal Powder Mill Ruins loop from Galgenberg

04:16

15.2km

300m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Naturpark Bergisches Land

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Start point

Parking

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4.70 km

View towards Höhnrath

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8.22 km

Panoramic View from Windeck Castle

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very nice up here

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8.29 km

Windeck Castle Ruins

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It can be doubted that the RTL production “Demon Wedding” was a high point in the 800-year history of the castle. The symbol of the municipality of Windeck in the …

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8.51 km

S5 forest trail in Naturpark Bergisches Land

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A dream to walk through the lush green. The paths in the Westerwald are easily accessible throughout.

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10.4 km

Elisenthal Gunpowder Factory Ruins

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Whether summer or winter it is always worth a visit. How nature takes back the buildings.

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10.6 km

Pulvermühlenweg Ruins

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10.7 km

Elisenthal Powder Mill Ruins

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A detour here is worthwhile. You can walk around the whole object and look at it.👍

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10.9 km

Ruins of the Elisenthal Gunpowder Mill

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It pays to go through the old powder mill instead of just looking from above

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15.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

1.24 km

1.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.26 km

5.54 km

1.29 km

1.19 km

934 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 22 June

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Windeck Castle Ruins – Elisenthal Powder Mill Ruins loop from Galgenberg

View towards Höhnrath

Panoramic View from Windeck Castle

Windeck Castle Ruins

S5 forest trail in Naturpark Bergisches Land

Elisenthal Gunpowder Factory Ruins

Pulvermühlenweg Ruins

Elisenthal Powder Mill Ruins

Ruins of the Elisenthal Gunpowder Mill

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