Sauerland

The Top 20 Peaks in the Sauerland

Whether for the view or for the challenge, climbing the mountainous peaks in the Sauerland is the best way to experience more of this beautiful region. But with 20 to choose from, it can be tough to know which peak to proceed with. That’s why we’ve collected the best peaks and summits in the Sauerland for you here — so you can easily add one to your next adventure.

Kahler Asten

Feldstein Summit (Bruchhauser Steine)

Ettelsberg Reservoir

Langenberg Summit (843 m) – Highest Point in North Rhine-Westphalia

Clemensberg Summit Cross

Ettelsberg

Biggeblick Observation Platform

Kindelsberg Tower

Olsberg Summit (704 m)

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Kahler Asten
Hiking Highlight
When the weather is good, you have a fantastic all-round view, especially from the Asten Tower, but when the weather is bad, you can't see your hand in front of …
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Feldstein Summit (Bruchhauser Steine)
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Very nice view and considerable rock formations. However, the ascent to the observation point requires some surefootedness and should only be done with suitable footwear.
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Ettelsberg Reservoir
Hiking Highlight
The storage pool is for the artificial snow of the ski slopes. A tour around the storage basin gives new impressions and prospects. Bathing forbidden.
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Langenberg Summit (843 m) – Highest Point in North Rhine-Westphalia
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Little known but beautiful! The Langenberg lies between Bruchhausen, Wiemeringhausen, Niedersfeld and Willingen. Rothaar and Uplandsteig run directly over the summit. There is a stamp of the Assinghauser hiking pin on the cross.
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Clemensberg Summit Cross
Hiking Highlight
The Clemensberg is one of the highest mountains in NRW and offers a great view
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Ettelsberg
Hiking Highlight
A lot is possible here, eating, hiking, cycling, trails, great views, climbing the tower from the outside and elevator from the inside, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing
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Biggeblick Observation Platform
Hiking Highlight
Beautiful destination above the Biggesee with a view of the lake and the dam. The adjacent SGV hut is run on a voluntary basis by members of the association and …
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Kindelsberg Tower
Hiking Highlight
3 highlights were created here. They could have been combined into one.
So the restaurant, tower and the Kaiserlinde are worthwhile.
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Olsberg Summit (704 m)
Hiking Highlight
You can enjoy a real summit feeling on the 704 meter high Olsberg with its summit cross. From here you have a fantastic view of Bigge, Olsberg and the surrounding …
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