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title: "Beyond the border"
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description: "The hike starts along a section of the long-distance trail \"Rothaarsteig\". First, we pass the sculpture \"No Easy Game\" by Ansgar Nierhoff. The sculpture symbolizes the conflict between the Sauerland and Wittgenstein regions separated for centuries. Next, we come to the sacrificial site \"Heidenstock\", which commemorates the pagan Saxons. In the valley, there is the first opportunity to stop at the inn \"Gut Vormwald.\" In the beautiful Sauerland village of Oberkirchen, there are also many possibilities to stop and strengthen yourself for the ascent. Above Oberkirchen, we find the \"Hexenplatz,\" the sculpture by Lilli Fischer, which recalls the witch trials. We arrive at the small mountain village of Schanze. Here, there is another chance to stop before heading back to the parking lot. On the way back, we pass the sculpture \"Krummstab\" by the German sculptor Heinrich Brummack. The crozier is adorned with the quote: \"Too great a power falls by its own weight\" by Martin Luther. Additionally, there is the option to walk the \"Kyrillpfad.\" The last section leads us along the border path until we return to the parking lot."
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Beyond the border
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- 17.14 km long
- Round trip
- Difficulty: difficult
- Condition: difficult
- Great panorama
- Hiking

- 4:48 h
- 17.14 km
- 366 m
- 366 m
- 430 m
- 756 m
- 326 m

A mountain and valley route to the neighboring Sauerland with numerous opportunities to stop for refreshments. Along the way, you will also find artistic highlights of the Forest Sculpture Trail.

The hike starts along a section of the long-distance trail "Rothaarsteig". First, we pass the sculpture "No Easy Game" by Ansgar Nierhoff. The sculpture symbolizes the conflict between the Sauerland and Wittgenstein regions separated for centuries. Next, we come to the sacrificial site "Heidenstock", which commemorates the pagan Saxons. In the valley, there is the first opportunity to stop at the inn "Gut Vormwald." In the beautiful Sauerland village of Oberkirchen, there are also many possibilities to stop and strengthen yourself for the ascent. Above Oberkirchen, we find the "Hexenplatz," the sculpture by Lilli Fischer, which recalls the witch trials. We arrive at the small mountain village of Schanze. Here, there is another chance to stop before heading back to the parking lot. On the way back, we pass the sculpture "Krummstab" by the German sculptor Heinrich Brummack. The crozier is adorned with the quote: "Too great a power falls by its own weight" by Martin Luther. Additionally, there is the option to walk the "Kyrillpfad." The last section leads us along the border path until we return to the parking lot.

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Tour information

- Cultural Interesting
- Loop Road
- Loop Road
- Stop at an Inn

Author

Heidi Dickel

Organization

Touristikverband Siegen-Wittgenstein e.V.

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Contact

57319 Bad Berleburg

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