Balve History Park Loop Trail, 4 km

#deinsauerland / Neusta Touren / Balve History Park Loop Trail, 4 km

Merken Vorgemerkt

On your way, be sure to visit the Balver Höhle, the largest man-made cave in Europe,

Tour starting point:

Parking lot at the Balver Höhle

Tour destination point:

Parking lot at the Balver Höhle

Properties:

Family-friendly
Culturally interesting
Place to stop for a bite to eat
Circular Trail
Tour with a Dog
Currently closed

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Category

Themenweg

Length

4.2 km

Duration

1:07 h

Elevation ascent

55 m

Elevation descent

58 m

Lowest point

226 m

Highest point

263 m

Condition

Difficulty

Discover the Luisenhütte, a fascinating interactive museum featuring Germany’s oldest surviving blast furnace complex; explore the MUBA, the Museum of Prehistory and Early History for the whole family; and enjoy the historic atmosphere of Schloss Wocklum.

Information

How to get there

The History Park is located on the outskirts of Balve and is easily accessible by car, bike, or on foot. Several parking areas and entry points ensure a convenient start to your visit. There are also short paths leading directly into the park from the Balve train station.

Parking

Balver Höhle Parking Lot
Luisenhütte Hiking Parking Lot
Village Park in Balve-Mellen

Interesting places in the neighbourhood

Transformer House

The Trafo-Häuschen Industrial Monument

Außenansicht Luisenhütte mit Besuchern

At the Luisenhütte Balve-Wocklum, a historic site of national significance, visitors can experience the historical roots of the smelting technology of the neighboring Ruhrgebiet.

Wanderparkplatz Luisenhütte

Luisenhütte Hiking Parking Lot

The hiking parking lot is located at the Industrial Museum and the "Luisenhütte" monument on Wocklum Allee in Balve.

Outdooractive Poi fallback image

Wocklum riding arena

Equestrian showground right next to Schloss Wocklum and venue of the annual Balve Optimum equestrian & dressage tournament