Meinerzhagen

At the foot of the Ebbegebirge mountain range, nestled in the rolling mountains and dense forests of the Sauerland, lies the town of Meinerzhagen with its 20,000 inhabitants. As part of the Oben an der Volme leisure and recreation region, it impresses above all with its abundance of nature.

Charming accommodation and hosts offer visitors comfort and convenience. Nature lovers will find a varied landscape around Meinerzhagen, where they can hike around several reservoirs, including the Fürwigge, Genkel and Listertalsperre dams.

Over 300 kilometers of marked trails invite you to go on extended hikes. The certified Sauerland-Höhenflug long-distance hiking trail starts at the Schallershaus entrance portal and leads over 250 kilometers with numerous magnificent views all the way to Korbach in Hesse. At an altitude of 400 to 800 meters, nature and culture enthusiasts as well as sports and leisure hikers can expect additional scenic richness, unsuspected tranquillity and a wonderful natural idyll.

The "Vom Wasser haben wir's gelernt" (We learned from water) circular trail, which is around 12 kilometers long, is ideal for another day trip along the Sauerland-Höhenflug. If you prefer to immerse yourself in the history of the region, you should definitely visit the numerous cultural monuments such as the bone mill or the Jesus-Christus-Kirche. Winter sports are also at home in Meinerzhagen and Valbert. Well-prepared slopes and toboggan runs offer winter sports enthusiasts the opportunity to go cross-country skiing, downhill skiing or sledging, while the many hiking trails awaken magical winter dreams. So it's well worth paying Meinerzhagen a visit!