- Culturally interesting
- Circular route
Hike through some beautiful Buchenwald forests around Schanze.
Hiking parking lot Schanze
Hiking parking lot Schanze
This tour first takes you from Schanze along the Rothaarsteig, past and over the suspension bridge, then along the sculptures "Stein-Zeit-Mensch", "Kein leichtes Spiel" and "Der Krummstab" on the Wittgenstein - Sauerland Forest Sculpture Trail and back to the hilltop village of Schanze.
On the Rothaarsteig, you will first pass the Altarstein. The trail then takes you past the Dicken Eiche (Thick Oak) to the suspension bridge on the Rothaarsteig. Along the sculptures "Stein Zeit Mensch", "Kein leichtes Spiel" and "Krummstab" of the WaldSkulpturenWeg Wittgenstein - Sauerland, the tour takes you back to the hilltop village of Schanze.Along the way, you will find various Rothaarsteig furniture that invites you to take a break.
We recommend that you bring sturdy shoes and sufficient food and drink.
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.
At the end of the hike, you will pass the Kyrill-Pfad Schanze. This 1 km long path shows the natural force of the storm "Kyrill", which permanently destroyed the forests of the Sauerland in 2007. If you walk along the Kyrill-Pfad, you will come back to the actual hiking trail at its end.
Schmallenberg hiking map, scale: 1 : 25,000
The Ismo line 466 (former hiking bus, must be booked at least 30 minutes in advance) runs in Schanze.
With the Schmallenberg Sauerland Card you can use public transport in the Hochsauerland district free of charge.
To the timetable information: www.bahn.de
In the center of the village Schmallenberg - Grafschaft turn in the direction of Schanze (into the street: "Am Stünzel") and stay on this street until you reach Schanze.
Free parking is available at the hiking parking lot in Schanze.