The notebook of Sauerland
Follow the light on the ridges.
Region of hills, lakes, forests, caves and small resorts close to the Ruhr.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Mountain · Forest · Lake · Nature
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Sauerland
Region of hills, lakes, forests, caves and small resorts close to the Ruhr.
Sauerland's discovery revolves around Winterberg, Biggesee and Atta-Höhle. The stay thus alternates between mountain reliefs, forests, shores and lakes and natural spaces, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: very regional atmosphere and uncertain snow according to winter. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be checked step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Winterberg
- Biggesee
- Atta-Höhle
- Möhnesee
- Kahler Asten
Before you choose
- Essential car
- Very regional atmosphere
- Snow uncertain according to winter
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Remarkable location
Brilon
Brilon is located on the heights of Sauerland, with an old town of sober houses, a central square and nearby forests. It serves as a good starting point for walkers, especially to the Möhne springs and ridges, in a region more hilly than spectacular.
Remarkable location
Bad Berleburg
Bad Berleburg is marked by its princely castle, its wooded hills and the quiet landscapes of the Wittgensteiner Land. The city attracts travelers who are looking for a more forested and discreet Sauerland, with walks, scattered villages and possible presence of bison in nearby natural areas.
Remarkable location
Olsberg
Olsberg is a small spa town in Sauerland, situated between valleys, wooded hills and hiking routes. Its strength comes from the proximity of the Rothaargebirge and the Bruchhauser Steine, rock formations that give a more marked relief to an area often made of soft slopes.
Place
Winterberg
Winterberg shows Sauerland on the accessible mountain side, with trails, hiking trails, springboards, resort accommodation and rounded views of the hills. Winter focuses on snow sports when conditions follow; out of season, bike paths and trails reveal a greener and quieter resort.
Practical tips
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