Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

The Top 20 Gorges in Hochsauerlandkreis

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

to choose from in Hochsauerlandkreis. 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 Hochsauerlandkreis.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

Gorge and Bridge Trail on the Helle

Highlight • Gorge

Herlicher way. Very natural

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Helletal Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Get recommendations on the best single tracks, peaks, & plenty of other exciting outdoor places.

Waterfalls and Creekside Bench on the Bridges and Gorges Trail

Highlight • Waterfall

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.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Gorge and Bridge Trail in the Hellertal

Highlight • Gorge

A nice idea to embellish the paths with bridges.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Gorge and Bridge Trail in the Helletal

Highlight • Trail

Unfortunately, the path cannot be used on the route planned for the hike from Winterberg to the Ruhrquelle. Unfortunately, this path has been closed by the city of Winterberg because …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Bodensee Bridge (Winterberg Gorge and Bridge Trail)

Highlight • Bridge

Well suited for warm and sunny weather. The path runs in the shady gorge.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Bärenschlucht Trail

Highlight • Trail

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Helle Gorge (Schluchtwald Helle)

Highlight • Gorge

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Orketal Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

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

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Riepenbach Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

👉 ATTENTION !!! If you take a closer look, with a bit of luck you can observe wild raccoons! 🧐 🦝🦝 😍

+++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ +++ …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See hikes here

Send to Phone

Save

Already have an account?

Other adventures in Hochsauerlandkreis

Hiking through Western Sauerland - Ehmsenweg

Hiking Collection by

Anette

4 days of Sauerland views – Bestwig Panorama Trail

Hiking Collection by

Anette

11 Hessen trails – criss-cross through the countryside

Hiking Collection by

Anette

Views and discoveries on Germany’s Sauerland Forest Route

Hiking Collection by

Anette

A fantastic adventure in Germany’s Sauerland — bikepacking with a dog

Mountain Biking Collection by

Martin Donat

From mountains to the Ruhr – ride the Lenneroute through the Sauerland

Cycling Collection by

Johanna

From lively to lonely – hiking the Uplandsteig in North Hesse

Hiking Collection by

Anette

Ruhr Valley Gravel – rediscover the Ruhr Area in Germany

Mountain Biking Collection by

Martin Donat

Most popular routes in Hochsauerlandkreis

Hiking in Hochsauerlandkreis

Cycling in Hochsauerlandkreis

Easy hikes in Hochsauerlandkreis

MTB Trails in Hochsauerlandkreis

Running Trails in Hochsauerlandkreis

Road Cycling Routes in Hochsauerlandkreis

Gravel biking in Hochsauerlandkreis

Mountain Hikes in Hochsauerlandkreis

Most popular attractions in Hochsauerlandkreis

Bike Parks

Places to see

Mountain Peaks

Natural Monuments

Lakes

Huts

Castles

Caves

Waterfalls

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures around London and beyond.

Join komoot Now

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Want to see even more gorges? See the best ones in Hochsauerlandkreis region by region:

Bestwig Brilon Medebach Hallenberg Arnsberg Olsberg Meschede Winterberg Sundern (Sauerland)Eslohe Schmallenberg Marsberg Altastenberg

Explore more

Already discovered everything in this region? See additional gorges in Hochsauerlandkreis for your next adventure:

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Sauerland Märkischer Kreis Kreis Siegen-Wittgenstein Kreis Olpe

The Top 20 Gorges in Hochsauerlandkreis

Gorge and Bridge Trail on the Helle

Helletal Bridge

Waterfalls and Creekside Bench on the Bridges and Gorges Trail

Gorge and Bridge Trail in the Hellertal

Gorge and Bridge Trail in the Helletal

Bodensee Bridge (Winterberg Gorge and Bridge Trail)

Bärenschlucht Trail

Helle Gorge (Schluchtwald Helle)

Orketal Valley

Riepenbach Gorge

Other adventures in Hochsauerlandkreis

Most popular routes in Hochsauerlandkreis

Most popular attractions in Hochsauerlandkreis

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Explore more

Get ready to conquer new peaks

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️