Stage 1 of 7 · Rothaarsteig
Brilon → Bruchhausen
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Start
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Brilon
Start
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17.0 km remaining
+560 m remaining
Water
0 m
Schnadebrunnen + Shelter
Water · Shelter
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17.0 km remaining
+560 m remaining
Water
100 m
Drinking Water
Water
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16.9 km remaining
+560 m remaining
Water
500 m
Drinking Water + Shelter
Water · Shelter
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16.5 km remaining
+560 m remaining
Water
4.0 km
Drinking Water
Water
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+364 m remaining
Water
4.1 km
Drinking Water
Water
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12.9 km remaining
+360 m remaining
Finish
17.0 km
Bruchhausen
Finish
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Start: Brilon
No nearby transit stop. Consider getting dropped off or using the previous stage's end stop.
Getting Out
Gewerbegebiet (bus stop)
653m from trail end · ~8 min walk
Segment Breakdown
Auto-analyzed from the elevation profile. Each segment shows the dominant character for planning your effort.
| Segment | Dist | ↑ / ↓ | Time | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Brilon → km 5.7 (498m) 431–573m | 5.7 km | +181m / -142m | 1h 33m | 🏃 Highly Runnable |
km 5.7 (498m) → km 11.3 (601m) 489–629m | 5.7 km | +192m / -89m | 1h 33m | 📈 Climbing |
km 11.3 (601m) → Bruchhausen 488–657m | 5.6 km | +128m / -241m | 1h 30m | 📉 Descending |
| Total | 17.0 km | +560m / -528m | 4h 37m |
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Terrain Analysis
Surface & Technicality
Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.
Current Conditions
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Rothaarsteig Stage 1: Brilon → Bruchhausen is usually best from April to October.
Weather this week
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Weather by month
Typical weather on this stage: at the lowest point (431 m) and the highest point (663 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather | Poor | Poor | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Poor |
| High point, day / night | 2°/-3° | 3°/-3° | 6°/-1° | 11°/2° | 15°/6° | 18°/9° | 20°/11° | 20°/10° | 15°/7° | 11°/4° | 6°/1° | 3°/-1° |
| Low point, day / night | 4°/-2° | 4°/-2° | 8°/0° | 13°/3° | 17°/7° | 20°/10° | 22°/12° | 21°/11° | 17°/8° | 13°/5° | 8°/2° | 4°/-1° |
| Rain, mm | 132 | 100 | 103 | 73 | 77 | 79 | 110 | 92 | 98 | 102 | 111 | 129 |
| Snow at high point | Possible | Possible | Possible | Frost | – | – | – | – | – | – | Frost | Possible |
| Daylight | 8 h 20 | 9 h 58 | 11 h 46 | 13 h 48 | 15 h 33 | 16 h 35 | 16 h 12 | 14 h 40 | 12 h 44 | 10 h 48 | 8 h 57 | 7 h 54 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.
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Safety & Bailouts
We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.
Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.
Suggested Gear List
Auto-generated based on 17.0 km, 560m ascent, max altitude 663.4m, ~5h duration.
- 👟 Trail running shoes / hiking bootsRequired for any trail
- 📱 Phone (charged) + offline mapNavigation & emergency contact
- 💧 2L hydration packEstimated 2.3L; verify refill availability
- 🍫 Trail mix, bars & sandwichEst. 1618 kcal burn
- 🧴 SunscreenBasic sun protection
- 🧥 Light rain jacketWeather changes fast in the mountains
- 🩹 Mini first aid kitBlister plasters, tape, antiseptic
- 🧊 Microspikes / light cramponsSnow risk in Jan, Feb, Mar
- 🦵 GaitersKeep snow out of boots
Logistics
This route runs from Brilon to Bruchhausen (17.0 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.
Nearby Points of Interest
🚏 Transit stops along this stage
- 🚌 Unter den Steinen km 16.8 · 572m off trail
- 🚌 Gewerbegebiet km 17 · 223m off trail
🛖 Shelters
- Shelter 1.5 km off trail
- Shelter km 0.5 · 461m off trail
- Shelter km 2 · 853m off trail
- Shelter km 2.1 · 140m off trail
- Shelter km 2.6 · 334m off trail
💧 Water Sources
- Schnadebrunnen km 0.1 · 873m off trail
- Drinking Water km 0.1 · 490m off trail
- Drinking Water km 0.5 · 403m off trail
- Drinking Water km 4 · 120m off trail
- Drinking Water km 4.1 · 117m off trail
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