Obermarsberg Legends and Stories Trail

Sauerland-Seen / Neusta Touren / Obermarsberg Legends and Stories Trail

Marsberg, too, has its own special spots and mysterious places that are easy to walk right past without noticing if you don't know their significance.

Tour starting point:

Eresburgstraße 33, 34431 Marsberg, Nikolaikirche

Tour destination point:

Eresburgstraße 33, 34431 Marsberg, Nikolaikirche

Properties:

Family-friendly
Culturally interesting
Circular Trail
free of charge / accessible at any time

Additional Information

Tourism in Marsberg

Myths, Facts, and Legends Surrounding the Eresberg

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Length

2.7 km

Duration

0:55 h

Elevation ascent

69 m

Elevation descent

70 m

Lowest point

330 m

Highest point

400 m

Condition

Difficulty

The history of Obermarsberg officially begins in 772 A.D., when King Charles I—later known as Charlemagne—conquered Eresburg and destroyed the Saxons’ sacred site, the Irminsul. In fact, the documented history of Eresburg begins with Charlemagne. However, there is also another history—one of legends and myths.

Obermarsberg is full of fascinating, legendary, and mysterious places. On a walk through the “Old Town on the Hill,” past historic sites, viewpoints, and long-forgotten places of worship, the secrets are revealed along the Legends and Stories Trail through Obermarsberg. Everyone would love to hear these stories.

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Directions

The Legends Trail begins on the south side of Nikolaikirche in Obermarsberg and, through 14 stations featuring engaging and informative display panels, tells the legends and myths surrounding the history of Eresburg.