- 02:55 h
- 198 m
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- 426 m
- 198 m
- 10.37 km
- Start: Parking lot of the Willebadessen elementary school, Weißer Weg, 34439 Willebadessen
- Destination: Parking lot of the Willebadessen elementary school, Weißer Weg, 34439 Willebadessen
Immerse yourself in a journey into the past. Hikers interested in history will find some interesting "mystical sites" on this circular trail.
It is believed that a Saxon sacrificial site was located at the "little Lord God". Charlemagne is said to have erected a Christian cross on this site when he converted the Saxons. Despite this, the Saxons continued to worship their "great god" Irmin nearby at the "Lazy Hunter" and contemptuously referred to the Christian god on the cross as the "little Lord God".
The path leads past the monument, away from the Eggeweg, to the Karlsschanze.
On the Eggekamm, above the Seven Springs, is the "Karlsschanze", a fortification dating back to the pagan times of the ancient Saxons. It was protected by ditches, stone and earth ramparts. The hilltop has steep slopes to the east, west and north. The main fortifications therefore faced the unprotected southern side. In the event of enemy attacks, people retreated here with their livestock and were well protected in the fortifications. With a total length of the ramparts of almost 3 km, the Karlsschanze is one of the largest rampart castles in Westphalia.
On the way back, you walk through the Hellebach Valley past the Seven Springs and slowly emerge from the past.
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Directions
The hiking trail is marked with the stylized "little Lord God" on a blue background.
Park at the Willebadessen elementary school, follow the road to the right as far as the sports field, turn left towards the train station, pass under the underpass and turn onto the A6. At the junction with the road to Lichtenau, cross the road to reach the A3. Eggekreuz, continue to the hut at the Alte Eisenbahn (road to Kleinenberg). Follow the Eggeweg, Kleiner Herrgott (A2), continue to the Krollhütte and then in the direction of Karlsschanze. Continue on the A3 to the Seven Springs, through the Hellebach Valley, past the former forest mill, back to the Willebadessen elementary school parking lot.
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Familiy-Friendly
Loop Road
Stop at an Inn
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Directions & Parking facilities
Willebadessen train station
The tour leads directly along the station
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Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author
We recommend the Café Kaffeebohne in Willebadessen - enjoy a homemade cake in a cozy, modern atmosphere. Opening hours: at the weekend from 14:00 to 18:00.
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