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Walking route · Iserlohn · Updated on 13 November 2026

Sauerland-Waldroute walk

Sauerland-Waldroute is a walk of 244.5 km from Iserlohn. Along the way you'll find 654 benches, 3 water fountains and refill points, 18 public toilets and 4 bike pumps.

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Alexander-Stollen · after 221.4 km
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Ballots Brunnen
Ballots Brunnen · after 1 km
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Danzturm
Danzturm · after 1.6 km
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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.

  • 244.5 km
  • ± 20:50 h per stage
  • ↑ 4,882 m · ↓ 4,738 m
  • Hard per stage
  • From A to B
  • Regional route
  • Colour of the signs

  1. Start in Iserlohn

    0 km

    At the start: public toilet.

  2. 1 km · 21 benches

    Ballots Brunnen

    1 km

    Attraction

  3. 546 m · 5 benches

    Danzturm

    1.6 km

    Observation tower

  4. 45.1 km · 73 benches

    Public toilet and water point

    46.7 km

  5. 11.8 km · 10 benches

    Ehmsendenkmal

    58.5 km

    Memorial

  6. 360 m · bench

    Public toilet and bike pump

    58.8 km

  7. 164 m · bench

    Water point

    59 km

  8. 254 m

    Sauerland-Museum and 1 more

    59.2 km

    Altes Rathaus and public toilet

  9. 405 m · 3 benches

    Oberfreistuhl, Femegerichtsbarkeit and 1 more

    59.6 km

    Arnsberger Schloßruine

  10. 13.4 km · 20 benches

    Möhnesee-Turm

    73 km

    Observation tower

  11. 25.4 km · 29 benches

    2 public toilets

    98.5 km

  12. 296 m · bench

    Bike pump

    98.8 km

  13. 156 m · bench

    Public toilet

    98.9 km

  14. 345 m · 5 benches

    Bilsteinhöhle and 1 more

    99.3 km

    Rotfuchs

  15. 4.1 km · 6 benches

    Public toilet

    103.3 km

  16. 15.1 km · 54 benches

    2 public toilets

    118.4 km

  17. 5.2 km · 11 benches

    Römerlager Kneblinghausen

    123.6 km

    Archaeological site

  18. 17.8 km · 15 benches

    Schloss Alme

    141.3 km

    Castle

  19. 445 m · 12 benches

    Public toilet

    141.8 km

  20. 28.2 km · 64 benches

    Public toilet

    170 km

  21. 1.2 km · 8 benches

    Buttenturm

    171.2 km

    Viewpoint

  22. 9.6 km · 38 benches

    Public toilet

    180.8 km

  23. 3.5 km · 7 benches

    Bike pump

    184.3 km

  24. 5.1 km · 17 benches

    Public toilet

    189.4 km

  25. 1.3 km · 33 benches

    Bike pump

    190.7 km

  26. 230 m · 5 benches

    Public toilet

    190.9 km

  27. 516 m · 6 benches

    Public toilet

    191.4 km

  28. 15.7 km · 40 benches

    Public toilet

    207.1 km

  29. 10.4 km · 32 benches

    Schloss Schellenstein

    217.5 km

    Castle

  30. 3.9 km · 3 benches

    Alexander-Stollen

    221.4 km

    Attraction

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  1. 2.3 km · 27 benches

    Water point

    223.7 km

  2. 192 m · 2 benches

    Public toilet

    223.9 km

  3. 15.8 km · 69 benches

    Lörmecke-Turm

    239.7 km

    Observation tower

  4. 4.8 km · 9 benches

    Finish

    244.5 km
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Longest stretch without a toilet: 46.7 kmBetween 56 m and 46.7 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the water points, toilets and sights within 100 m of it.

16 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot. 8 more along the route are on the map.

Stages (3)

  1. 1Sauerland-Waldroute (Teilstück Iserlohn - Warstein)101.1 km
  2. 2Sauerland-Waldroute (Nordroute Warstein - Marsberg)68.6 km
  3. 3Sauerland-Waldroute (Südroute Marsberg - Warstein)74.8 km

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 4,882 m
Down
↓ 4,738 m
Highest point
588 m
Lowest point
192 m
  • 5-10% slope · 59.7 km
  • 10-15% slope · 9.5 km
  • 15-20% slope · 1.3 km
  • 15 stairs

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

244.5 km in total
  • Track: 160.8 km
  • Path: 54.6 km
  • Street: 17.2 km
  • Road: 6.1 km
  • Busy road: 2.6 km
  • Footpath: 1.4 km
  • Stairs: 15 stairs
  • Cycleway: 75 m

Surfaces

244.5 km in total
  • Gravel: 85.6 km
  • Unpaved: 43.6 km
  • Asphalt: 33.9 km
  • Natural: 6.1 km
  • Paved: 4.1 km
  • Unknown: 70 km

About the walking route Sauerland-Waldroute

Updated on 13 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you walk?

Sauerland-Waldroute is a walking route of 244.5 km that starts in Iserlohn. It does not end where it starts. You start in Iserlohn and finish in Marsberg. Along the way you pass Ballots Brunnen (after 1 km), Danzturm (after 1.6 km) and Ehmsendenkmal (after 58.5 km).

How hard is the route?

You climb 4,882 m in total and descend 4,738 m. There are 15 flights of steps along the way. Allow ± 20:50 h per stage, without breaks. Per stage the level is hard.

What paths do you walk on?

The longest part is track (160.8 km), path (54.6 km) and street (17.2 km). Of the surface, 85.6 km gravel and 43.6 km unpaved. For 70 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 654 benches, 3 water fountains and refill points, 18 public toilets and 4 bike pumps. You can fill your bottle after 46.7 km, after 59 km and after 223.7 km. The longest stretch without a toilet is 46.7 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Website of the route

Walks nearby

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Haus AmeckeHaus AmeckeCastle · 1.1 km from the route
  2. 2Haus LetmatheHaus LetmatheMuseum · 5.4 km from the route
  3. 3Schloss PadbergSchloss PadbergCastle · 145 m from the route
  4. 4Heimatmuseum „Alte Mühle“Heimatmuseum „Alte Mühle“Museum · 149 m from the route
  5. 5Phillipsstollen - Briloner EisenbergPhillipsstollen - Briloner EisenbergMuseum · 188 m from the route
  6. 6GedenksteinGedenksteinMemorial · 279 m from the route
  7. 7Burgruine RingelsteinBurgruine RingelsteinCastle · 303 m from the route
  8. 8Schloss GevelinghausenSchloss GevelinghausenCastle · 311 m from the route
  9. 9StadtmuseumStadtmuseumMuseum · 335 m from the route
  10. 10Burg KlusensteinBurg KlusensteinCastle · 359 m from the route
  11. 11Altes RathausAltes RathausAttraction · 368 m from the route
  12. 12Reformierte Kirche - versöhnungReformierte Kirche - versöhnungMuseum · 487 m from the route
  13. 13BilsteinturmBilsteinturmObservation tower · 500 m from the route
  14. 14RüdenburgRüdenburgArchaeological site · 623 m from the route
  15. 15Besucherbergwerk KilianstollenBesucherbergwerk KilianstollenAttraction · 644 m from the route
  16. 16Jagdschloss Sankt MeinolfJagdschloss Sankt MeinolfCastle · 731 m from the route
  17. 17StünenburgStünenburgCastle · 777 m from the route
  18. 18Schloss AntfeldSchloss AntfeldCastle · 964 m from the route
  19. 19Schloss WocklumSchloss WocklumCastle · 1.1 km from the route
  20. 20Wallanlage BorbergWallanlage BorbergArchaeological site · 1.2 km from the route
  21. 21Schloß KörtlinghausenSchloß KörtlinghausenCastle · 1.4 km from the route
  22. 22Burg WildshausenBurg WildshausenArchaeological site · 1.4 km from the route
  23. 23LuisenhütteLuisenhütteMuseum · 1.5 km from the route
  24. 24Burg EversbergBurg EversbergAttraction · 1.6 km from the route
  25. 25Massaker im Arnsberger WaldMassaker im Arnsberger WaldMemorial · 1.6 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Sauerland-Waldroute?

Sauerland-Waldroute is 244.5 km long, in 3 parts of 81.5 km on average. Allow ± 20:50 h per part 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 runs from Iserlohn to Marsberg.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Iserlohn.

How hard is this route?

Hard per stage, with 1,627 m per stage of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 18 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 46.7 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

Yes, there are 3 water fountains and refill points within 100 m of the route.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Ballots Brunnen, Danzturm and Ehmsendenkmal.

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.

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