Attractions around Balve

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 Sorpesee dam wall ... a must when you are in the area. A little stop with the opportunity to eat or drink and continue the journey!

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

A beautiful landscape, a paved bike path and cycling virtually without gradients make this part of the Ruhrtalradweges very beautiful. Those who dress warmly and catch a few nice days … read more

The tributary into the Ruhr lies directly under the A445 exit Neheim. Nevertheless, very good to reach over the Ruhrtalradweg or Möhneradweg, with great views of both rivers.

Very nice bike path around the lake.

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

Nice destination with ice cream parlors and a beautiful promenade :)

The Sorpesee is a beautiful leisure and recreation area in the Sauerland

Recreation and bathing fun

This beautiful section of the cycle path leads through a deciduous forest that is refreshingly cool, especially in summer. The loose ground and the route through the forest and along … read more

Beautiful lake

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

Very great trail, also uphill very nice and mobile.

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.

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

I have been up here many times. In special weather you can look here to the Siebengebirge. In winter with clear air, the view is particularly good.