Attractions in the Märkischer Kreis

The main hall, which has an interior height of eight and a width of 15 meters, branches off into several dead side arms after a length of about 100 meters.

The most important attraction in the Balver forest and in the city of Hemer is the Felsenmeer in the immediate vicinity of the Sauerlandpark!

 Already designated as a nature reserve … read more

Seven Virgins Rock Group, on a challenging route towards Balve or Hemer-Brockhausen

The Himmelmannpark with the Fröndenberg funnel is right next door. The "high-performance funnel catcher" of the former Himmelmann paper mill was built in 1952 and is 14 meters high. The … read more

The name is reminiscent of its dark past: here, in times of witch-hunts, innocent women and men allegedly brought to witchcraft have been drowned. Today, the witch pond is a … read more

The Genkeltalsperre is a pure drinking water dam and is located in the urban areas of Gummersbach and Meinerzhagen. It is primarily fed by the rivers Genkel and Grotmicke. The … read more

Nice view of the Ruhr. The bike path goes in both directions paved through pastures and meadows.

Nice view over the Ruhr

At regular intervals there are cultural events and concerts, such as "Rock in Barendorf" instead. In the run-up to Christmas, a very nice market is held here.

You can find … read more

The Nordhelle is the highest mountain of the Märkischer Kreis and the Sauerland outside the Rothaargebirge. You should definitely climb the Robert Kolb Tower, because from the top you have … read more

Above the Lennetal valley, the castle Altena towers on a steep mountain promontory. If you are too lazy to climb up with your own muscle, you can take the lift … read more

The 28 meter high Danzturm is freely accessible, as long as the restaurant in the neighboring building is open. If you have overcome the 100 steps to the outside observation … read more

The climb is rewarded with a great view over the upper Hönnetal with Neuenrade and Küntrop. In good visibility, the view goes far into the Sauerland.

Approximately 700 year old oak with a trunk diameter of approx. 5.74 m in the Luerwald near Oesbern.
Benches invite you to linger with a view of the old oak tree.

Today the oxen were very close, with a little luck you can see about 20 animals

At this point you can experience pure nature again and enjoy the great view over the Ruhr and the meadows to the forest. It is a very nice section where cycling is a lot of fun.

Whether on foot or by bike, it's always a great experience.

Here one of the two great views to Altena from above on the way to Wixberg.

Here a small pedestrian bridge was built in the nature conservation area of Stilleking. It offers a view of the area and with luck on the Heck cattle.

This is a nice place to stop for a rest