Rothaarloipe
Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Out-and-back trail in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Cross-country skiing.
- Distance
- 17.4 mi (28.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,375 ft (419 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 35 min
- High point
- 2,552 ft (778 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Shelter: Millionenbank 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from start
- Shelter 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from start
- Shelter: der Wald und seine Eigentümer 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from start
- Peak: Großer Kopf 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 7 mi (11.3 km) from start
- Shelter 7 mi (11.3 km) from start
- Shelter: Zinses Eck 7 mi (11.3 km) from start
- Peak: Saukopf 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from start
- Picnic area 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from start
- Picnic area 12 mi (19.2 km) from start
- Attraction: Heidenstock 13.6 mi (21.9 km) from start
- Peak: Albrechtsberg 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 17.3 mi (27.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 17.4 mi (28.1 km) from start
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Questions about Rothaarloipe
How long is Rothaarloipe?
Rothaarloipe is 17.4 mi (28.1 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 35 min. It climbs 1,375 ft (419 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,552 ft (778 m).
How hard is Rothaarloipe?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Rothaarloipe?
Parking at the start. 3 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Rothaarloipe?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Rothaarloipe shaded?
Mostly shaded (76% under trees).
What can you do on Rothaarloipe?
Best for Cross-country skiing.
Where can you eat near Rothaarloipe?
Schäferhof, 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. 3 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Rothaarloipe?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Rothaarloipe
- Jagdhaus Rundweg J5 Millionbankweg Waldreservat Schanze · Easy · 3.3 mi (5.3 km)
- Millionenbank Loipe Waldreservat Schanze · Easy · 2.9 mi (4.6 km)
- Jagdhaus Rundweg J4 Margaretensteinweg Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge · Hard · 6.8 mi (10.9 km)
- Rothaarsteig-Spur Wisent-Pfad Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge · Hard · 8.2 mi (13.3 km)
- Jagdhaus Rundweg J1 Twerssiepenweg Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge · Moderate · 3.1 mi (4.9 km)
- Kreuzweg am Heidkopf Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Jagdhaus Rundweg J2 Bamickeweg Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge · Moderate · 3.9 mi (6.3 km)
- Rothaarsteig Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
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