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The Top 20 Gorges in the Sauerland

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 20

to choose from in the Sauerland. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure in the Sauerland.

Last updated: October 28, 2025

Gorge and Bridge Trail on the Helle

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Herlicher way. Very natural

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Helletal Bridge

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A super beautiful gorge. Can be circled once. Interesting ways that lead through it.

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Waterfalls and Creekside Bench on the Bridges and Gorges Trail

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For me one of the most beautiful corners of the circular route - waterfall and stream cross here and there is a bench to rest on a small island in the stream.

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Bärenschlucht Trail

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Enjoy this walking path, before you know it you have passed the carved groove.

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Log steps and wooden bridges in the Grand Canyon of Lendringsen

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Afternoon round at Menden, wonderful views of the Sauerland. For about 1 km you go through the wild forest Vosswinkel (without admission), if you are lucky, you can see animals. Unfortunately, no refreshments.

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Felsenmeer Viewing Platform (Hemer)

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The Felsenmeer in Hemer, a unique natural monument in the Sauerland, combines natural history and cultural aspects in a fascinating way. The geological formation of this remarkable geotope goes back …

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Helle Gorge (Schluchtwald Helle)

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This path is really worth a visit. Sturdy shoes are recommended

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Rock path

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To reach on foot best from the parking lot Parkhalle over Ruppenteich

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Rock Path in the Iserlohn City Forest

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Beautiful path through a bizarre rock formation, great location ....

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Orketal Valley

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A really nice, natural bike ride, also with kids
At the Landhotel Müller in Medelon you can eat well

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The Top 20 Gorges in the Sauerland

Gorge and Bridge Trail on the Helle

Helletal Bridge

Waterfalls and Creekside Bench on the Bridges and Gorges Trail

Bärenschlucht Trail

Log steps and wooden bridges in the Grand Canyon of Lendringsen

Felsenmeer Viewing Platform (Hemer)

Helle Gorge (Schluchtwald Helle)

Rock path

Rock Path in the Iserlohn City Forest

Orketal Valley

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