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Hessisch Oldendorf

Totental (Valley of the Dead) – Stairway Trail to Hohenstein loop from Schillat-Höhle

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Hessisch Oldendorf

Totental (Valley of the Dead) – Stairway Trail to Hohenstein loop from Schillat-Höhle

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Totental (Valley of the Dead) – Stairway Trail to Hohenstein loop from Schillat-Höhle

03:58

13.3km

350m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.63 km for 624 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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2.63 km

Totenborn Spring

Highlight • Natural Monument

The 'Totenborn spring' is better, but not correct, known as the 'Blutbach spring'. From here you have an impressive view of the 'Totental'. The name of the spring comes from …

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2.88 km

Totental (Valley of the Dead)

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The valley of the valleys in the Süntel! Wildly romantic and untouched.
Logging was stopped here for many years, long before the state forestry designated this area as a natural forest that is no longer managed.

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3

4.91 km

Blutbach Stream

Highlight • River

An old mystical place where ancient peoples have absorbed the spirit of the place!

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5.24 km

Stairway Trail to Hohenstein

Highlight • Trail

Nice climb. The fastest. Can be walked on even when it rains

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5.77 km

Stone Steps Trail to Hohenstein Plateau

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If you are tired of boring forest trails, you can use the stairs here ;-)

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5.94 km

Hohenstein Cliffs and Scenic Viewpoint

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The Hohenstein is a must in the Süntel. Cliffs worn by the wind bear witness to the Hohenstein's centuries-long watch over the Weser Valley. A paradise for climbers, hikers and …

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10.9 km

Bench With a View of Hohenstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful place with a great view. Seating for a break is available

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10.9 km

Moosköpfe Rock Outcrop

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Felsen-Sporn with a view of the Blutbachtal, Südwehe, Wellerngrund and Hohenstein;
Rest area with loungers and benches

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13.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.95 km

1.65 km

929 m

675 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.98 km

2.75 km

1.20 km

240 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Friday 26 June

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