- Round trip
- cultural / historical
Audio trail on the Rothaarsteig - Buchenwalds around Schanze
With a total of 13 informative stations, this tour takes you along the Forest Sculpture Trail, the suspension bridge and back to Schanze via the Rothaarsteig.
Tour starting point:
Schanze town center
Tour destination point:
Schanze town center
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Additional Information
In Schanze you can stop off at the Schanze ski hut and the Schanze country inn.
Category
ThemenwegLength
11.6 kmTime
3:30 Std.Elevation ascent
259 mElevation descent
259 mAltitude (Minimum)
479 mAltitude (Maximum)
738 mCondition
Difficulty
Adventure
Landscape
Recommended seasons
The "Buchenwald forests around Schanze" audio trail is an 11 km circular trail through the forests near Schanze. It consists of a total of 13 stations. As these stations build on each other in terms of content, you should hike the circular trail anticlockwise from station 1- 13. All stations are marked on site with posts and signs and have an additional QR code with which you can access the audio files in German, Dutch and English.
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Directions
On the Rothaarsteig, you will first pass the Altarstein. The trail then takes you past the Dicken Eiche (thick oak tree) to the suspension bridge. With great views over the Schmallenberg Sauerland, the tour then takes you back to the hilltop village of Schanze. During the tour, you will also discover three sculptures on the Forest Sculpture Trail.
Safty guidelines
A rescue point system has been installed in the Hochsauerland district. Rescue points can be found on the information boards at junctions and on hiking signs.
Public transiot
There is no public transportation in Schanze.Timetable information: www.rlg-online.deWith the Schmallenberg Sauerland Card you can travel free of charge by bus and train in the region
Parking
Free parking is available at the hiking parking lot in Schanze.