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Holiday in Sauerland
The Sauerland holiday region is an excellent hiking region in North Rhine-Westphalia and Hesse. With over 1000 mountains over 400 metres high, it is a great place to hike: not only on certified hiking trails, but also on excellent "quality hiking regions". The highest elevations of the Sauerland are the Langenberg and the Hegekopf with about 840 meters. The Sauerland holiday region is also ideal for cyclists. From the pleasure cyclist to the cyclist the Sauerland offers exactly the right thing. One of the tourist highlights is the Ruhr Valley Cycle Path, which connects the Sauerland with the Ruhr area. A family-friendly cycle path is the Sauerland-Radring. It leads through the region on largely asphalted paths. A big cultural highlight is the annual Schützenfest. You can find a shooting club in almost every town. Another well-known festival is the carnival. The highlight of the season is the Rose Monday procession. One of the longest processions is the one in Warstein-Belecke. Even below sea level the region has an exciting attraction for its visitors.
Stalactite Worlds in the Sauerland
In the Atta cave in Attendorn you can discover magnificent stalactite worlds. In the cave museum in Iserlohn those hungry for knowledge can learn all about the underworld. The Sauerland holiday region is a true natural paradise that attracts visitors at any time of year. In summer you can go hiking on the Rothaarsteg and in winter you can go cross-country skiing through the snowy forests. Above all, winter sports enthusiasts will find numerous skiing areas in the Sauerland. The largest ski area is the Wintersport-Arena Sauerland with many pistes and cross-country trails. Bob lovers can experience competitions in bobsleigh, skeleton and luge at the bobsleigh run in Winterberg. In summer many lakes in the region attract countless bathers. There are 17 dams, which are not only used as drinking and irrigation water, but also as local recreation areas. One of the most impressive reservoirs is Lake Bigge, which offers many water sports possibilities. With a shore area of 40 kilometres, the Möhnsee, also known as the Westphalian Sea, is the largest reservoir in the Sauerland and invites you to relax and swim.
Picturesque places and imposing churches
If you are planning your holiday in the Sauerland, you should not miss the opportunity to visit the beautiful small towns in the area. In the picturesquely situated Schmallenberg there are many beautiful half-timbered and slate houses. Brilon enchants its visitors with a beautiful market place and the imposing provost church. All shopping lovers will feel very much at home in Arnsberg and Meschede. The holiday region Sauerland combines long history and traditions, which can be experienced in the museums, castles and palaces. A family holiday in the Sauerland never gets boring. A wide range of activities and exciting events open up for young and old, which will not be forgotten so quickly.
