Forest air & Lenne view

#deinsauerland / Neusta Touren / Forest air & Lenne view

X5 stage from Altena to Iserlohn


Oberhalb vom Lennetal
Sauerland-Hoehenflug bei Altena/Meinerzhagen
Eingangstor Burg Altena
Wixbergturm.jpg
Entlang der Lenne
Am Wixberg
Blick auf eine Pferdewiese aufd em Wixberg
Blick über das Lennetal

Tour starting point:

Iserlohn train station

Tour destination point:

Burg Altena

Properties:

  • Family friendly
  • Culturally interesting
  • Refreshment stop
  • Suitable for winter
  • Good public transport connections

Category

regionaler Wanderweg

Length

14.7 km

Duration

4:30 h

Elevation ascent

1040 m

Elevation descent

1035 m

Lowest point

159 m

Highest point

435 m

Condition

Difficulty

Starting point: Altena train station
Finishing point: Iserlohn train station
Length: approx. 15 km
Elevation gain: ↑ approx. 400 hm / ↓ approx. 280 hm
Duration: approx. 4:30 h
Difficulty: medium
Path type: mainly wide, easily accessible forest and gravel paths


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Information

Directions

This stage of the X5 starts in the historic town center of Altena. Shortly after the start, you will see the famous Burg Altena overlooking the Lenne valley. The route takes you steadily uphill through shady deciduous forests, along quiet forest paths and past vantage points with views of the valley. After the ascent to the Wixberg (without a classic view), you reach the Danzturm - an ideal place for a rest with a wide view over the Iserlohn city area.The stage ends at Iserlohn train station and is ideal for an environmentally friendly journey thanks to the start and finish stations. Note: Some longer, steady climbsSights along the way:Danzturm Iserlohn: An observation tower with panoramic views over the Sauerland.Burg Altena: One of the most beautiful hilltop castles in Germany and the founding site of the world's first youth hostel.This stage of the X5 offers an ideal combination of nature experience and cultural highlights and is suitable for both experienced hikers and ambitious beginners

Safety guidelines


Author Tip

Tip: Travel by train - start and finish are easily accessible.


How to get there

If you are traveling by car, it is best to park in Iserlohn at the Strobler Platz Südstraße 17A parking lot. You can park there free of charge and quickly reach Iserlohn train station.
From here, there is an hourly S1 train to Lüdenscheid. You can reach Altena in about 20 minutes.

Parking

Hikers' parking lot Strobler Platz Südstraße 17A, Iserlohn

Interesting places in the neighbourhood

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