X8 Ehmsenweg
73.4 km from Olpe to Arnsberg. Along the way you climb 2,083 m and descend 2,192 m; the highest point is at 637 m. Walking time about 24 h – comfortably done in 4 daily stages.
Elevation profile
Best hiking day this week at the start: Tomorrow – dry, 9 °C
Along the way
- km 7.4 Rother Stein Summit · 582 m
- km 9.5 Steinbrink Summit · 593 m
- km 10.7 Schutzhütte Rahrbruch Shelter
- km 14.7 Rehhecke Summit · 565 m
- km 15.2 Hütte Benolper Kreuz Shelter
- km 16.9 Alberstein Summit · 586 m
- km 17.3 Hohe Bracht Summit · 587 m
- km 17.5 Aussichtsturm Hohe Bracht Viewpoint
- km 19.3 Rüberg Summit · 493 m
- km 21.2 Hohe Schlade Summit · 471 m
- km 21.6 Wimpel Summit
- km 38.6 Dupp Summit · 476 m
- km 40.6 Salweyquelle Spring
- km 41.8 Trüttenberg Summit · 580 m
- km 45.8 Kohlhölzchen Summit · 561 m
- km 48.2 Sahlenberg Summit · 538 m
- km 49.4 Bornberg Summit · 501 m
- km 49.9 Fehrenberg Summit · 507 m
- km 50.7 Hüttenberg Summit · 507 m
- km 57.8 Hoher Hagen Summit · 356 m
- km 60.6 Hasenkopf Summit
- km 61.5 Kreuzberg Summit
- km 64.5 Hubertushöhe Summit · 464 m
- km 65.6 Ochsenkopf Summit · 419 m
- km 66.2 Flanenberg Summit · 450 m
- km 68.3 Große Höhe Summit · 390 m
- km 69.1 Ehmsenhütte Shelter
- km 69.2 Schneider Quelle Spring
Spots up to 300 m from the trail. Please check hut opening times beforehand.
In 4 stages
A suggestion with equal daily stretches – adjust them to accommodation and travel.
Stage ends near Alberstein
Stage ends near Dupp
Frequently asked questions
How long is the “X8 Ehmsenweg” trail?
About 73.4 km, from Olpe to Arnsberg.
How much elevation gain does the “X8 Ehmsenweg” trail have?
About 2,083 m of ascent and 2,192 m of descent. The lowest point is at 182 m, the highest at 637 m.
How long does the “X8 Ehmsenweg” trail take?
Plan for about 24 h of walking time (using the usual hiking-time rule from distance and elevation), plus breaks. It works well in 4 daily stages.
Can I follow the “X8 Ehmsenweg” trail on my phone?
Yes. Open the trail in the hiking map and tap “Follow this trail”. The Waldschatz planner takes over the trail (for long trails a stretch of about 15 km) with weather, navigation and an offline map – free with an account.
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Route: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Elevation and walking time are estimates – signs and closures on site take precedence.