Outdoor feeling
Pure outdoor feeling awaits you on a visit to the Sauerland. Because in "Germany's inspiring outdoor region", the name says it all and a number of excursion destinations and highlights offer you and your friends incomparable moments in the midst of nature. We've put together a few exciting ideas with a real wow factor to give you some initial inspiration.
The one kilometer long Kyrill-Pfad in Schmallenberg shows you the chaotic reality. After the storm that gave the trail its name in 2007 largely destroyed nature in the region, this path was redesigned, but nature was left as it was. Today, you can hike through aisles, over footbridges and bridges and see uprooted trees and wildly growing roots. The fact that there is also a barrier-free option for the hiking trail means that this excursion tip is also ideal for everyone. The Rothaarsteig, the Forest Sculpture Trail and a country inn for refreshments are also located in the immediate vicinity of the trail.
Looking for a big thrill? Then visit the Skywalk in Willingen! On the 665-metre-long and therefore longest suspension bridge in Germany, you get a breathtaking view of forests, mountains and villages 100 meters above the ground. Adjacent to the Skywalk, you can admire the largest ski jump in the world, the Mühlenkopfschanze, and start a hike towards Ettelsberg, where you can take a cable car up to the top. In Willingen, you will also find a wide range of restaurants to round off your day.
The right thing for all adrenaline junkies, the Sauerland bike parks and trail centers. Whether in Winterberg, Willingen, Brilon or Gellinghausen, the trails have different levels of difficulty from beginner to advanced, allowing you to show off your skills. It goes through steep bends, waves, over slopes and jumps, almost like on a rollercoaster. If you still haven't had enough after this amazing experience, you can discover various circular and cycle trails in the Bike Arena Sauerland.
If water sports are right up your street or you just want to try something new, then discover our Sauerland-Seen lakes. Although Hennesee, Möhnesee, Biggesee, Sorpesee and Diemelsee are considered recreational areas, you can still get active. A wide range of activities awaits you, from windsurfing and diving to the trendy sport of stand-up paddling. If you still haven't had enough, why not go on a hike through the picturesque nature around the Sauerland-Seen? After a strenuous and spectacular experience, you can then enjoy refreshments in one of the many restaurants to round off the day.
A real insider tip is the Mälo-Felsen near Lennestadt, which you can discover by hiking a 5.9 km circular trail that takes around two hours to complete. You can find many more highlights on the trail, which leads through Kickenbach and Langenei. The SGV hut and a seating area with a little surprise, the schnapps oak, are perfect for a short break before you reach the spectacular Mälo-Felsen rock. - This also makes an impressive photo backdrop. - To round off this outdoor adventure, you can stop off at the Landhaus im Grund after walking past the alpaca enclosure.
As a rock climber, you can reach the heights in the Sauerland. The region offers a total of twelve different climbing areas with almost 1000 routes and difficulty levels from 3 to 10, so there is something for everyone in this varied nature experience. There are also climbing courses on many rock faces where you can learn from real professionals. You can then combine this natural experience with a hike through the breathtaking Sauerland nature to make your trip to "Germany's most inspiring outdoor region" perfect.
Not in the mood for a boring 0815 overnight stay? Then these tips are perfect for you. In the Sauerland, we offer you spectacular places to sleep that are suitable for your outdoor adventure. An overnight stay at one of the trekking sites, where you spend the night alone in the middle of nature, is particularly impressive. Perfect for stargazing. You can also sleep in tree houses or tree tents and even in a goat pen in the Vosswinkel wild forest. With an overnight stay like this, the trip is guaranteed to be unforgettable.