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Walking route · Waldbröl · Updated on 14 November 2026

X12 Richard-Schirrmann-Weg [Waldbröl] walk

X12 Richard-Schirrmann-Weg [Waldbröl] is a walk of 15.5 km from Waldbröl. Along the way you'll find 11 benches.

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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 15.5 km
  • ± 3:45 h
  • ↑ 189 m · ↓ 244 m
  • Moderate
  • From A to B
  • Regional route
  1. Start in Waldbröl

    0 km
  2. 15.5 km · 11 benches

    Finish

    15.5 km
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No public toilet along the wayThere is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start, or find one a bit further away in the app.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 189 m
Down
↓ 244 m
Highest point
389 m
Lowest point
248 m
  • 5-10% slope · 3.1 km

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

15.5 km in total
  • Street: 6.5 km
  • Track: 5 km
  • Road: 3.4 km
  • Path: 375 m
  • Busy road: 275 m

Surfaces

15.5 km in total
  • Asphalt: 5.3 km
  • Unpaved: 875 m
  • Gravel: 750 m
  • Paved: 350 m
  • Unknown: 8.2 km

About the walking route X12 Richard-Schirrmann-Weg [Waldbröl]

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

X12 Richard-Schirrmann-Weg [Waldbröl] is a walking route of 15.5 km that starts in Waldbröl. It does not end where it starts.

How hard is the route?

You climb 189 m in total and descend 244 m. Allow ± 3:45 h, without breaks. The level is moderate.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is street (6.5 km), track (5 km) and road (3.4 km). Of the surface, 5.3 km asphalt and 875 m unpaved. For 8.2 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 11 benches. There is no public toilet within 100 metres of the route. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of X12 Richard-Schirrmann-Weg

Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Burg DenklingenBurg DenklingenCastle · 1.4 km from the route
  2. 2Burg WindeckBurg WindeckAttraction · 2.2 km from the route
  3. 3Burg MauelBurg MauelCastle · 3.4 km from the route
  4. 4Burg DattenfeldBurg DattenfeldCastle · 3.5 km from the route
  5. 5Grube SilberhardtGrube SilberhardtMuseum · 3.7 km from the route
  6. 6Gedenkstätte Landjuden an der SiegGedenkstätte Landjuden an der SiegMuseum · 4.4 km from the route
  7. 7Burg BiebersteinBurg BiebersteinCastle · 4.9 km from the route
  8. 8St. GertrudSt. GertrudAttraction · 5.5 km from the route
  9. 9Aussichtsturm auf dem LindchenAussichtsturm auf dem LindchenViewpoint · 5.7 km from the route
  10. 10Burg SotterbachBurg SotterbachCastle · 5.8 km from the route
  11. 11HeilbrunnenHeilbrunnenAttraction · 6.1 km from the route
  12. 12Schloss HomburgSchloss HomburgCastle · 7.2 km from the route
  13. 13Schloss CrottorfSchloss CrottorfCastle · 7.8 km from the route
  14. 14Thingplatz HerchenThingplatz HerchenMemorial · 8 km from the route
  15. 15Bismarckturm WiehlBismarckturm WiehlViewpoint · 9.3 km from the route
  16. 16Burgruine HerrenbrölBurgruine HerrenbrölRuins · 9.4 km from the route
  17. 17Panarbora-TurmObservation tower · 156 m from the route
  18. 18Die MauerViewpoint · 285 m from the route
  19. 19Die MauerAttraction · 371 m from the route
  20. 20Adolf-Hitler-Schule 3Ruins · 403 m from the route
  21. 21Pulvermühle ElisenthalAttraction · 2.2 km from the route
  22. 22Heimatmuseum AltwindeckMuseum · 2.5 km from the route
  23. 23Aussichtsturm MorsbachObservation tower · 5.5 km from the route
  24. 24HindenburgdenkmalMonument · 7.9 km from the route
  25. 25Observation towerObservation tower · 9.5 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is X12 Richard-Schirrmann-Weg [Waldbröl]?

X12 Richard-Schirrmann-Weg [Waldbröl] is 15.5 km long. Allow ± 3:45 h of walking: 4.5 km an hour and 10 minutes more per 100 metres of climbing, without breaks.

Is this route a circular walk?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Waldbröl.

How hard is this route?

Moderate, with 189 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

No, there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route. Go before you start.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

No, there is no water point within 100 m of the route. Bring enough water.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

Starting point

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