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Balve

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Märkischer Kreis

Balve

The Top 18 Gorges around Balve

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 18

to choose from around Balve. 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 around Balve.

Last updated: November 14, 2025

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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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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Stephanopel Valley

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Due to the pleasant slope and relatively little traffic one of the best road bike routes of Iserlohn or Hemer. The route can be continued in the direction of Neuenrade or Hemer-Ihmert, Iserlohn-Kesbern, Hegenscheid or Altena.

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Felsenmeer Hemer

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In Devon, a tropical coral reef was formed in a shallow sea at what is now the eastern edge of Hemers. Later, a mass of limestone developed from it, which …

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Orlebach Valley

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Very beautiful, secluded stream valley. The hiking trail leads through the riding area at Wocklum Castle.
Just before that, coming from above, you can turn right up to Beckum (the path is not marked on any map).

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Hönnetal Gorge

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Nice route, but also a lot of traffic.

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Müggenholl Ravine Forest

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Due to the spread of the bark beetle, it is no longer quite as beautiful, and the network of trails is partially impaired by logging.

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Klippkes Cliffs

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Above the municipality of Nachrodt-Wiblingwerde, which is located in the valley of the Lenne and belongs to the Märkischer Kreis, there are some cliffs on a wooded mountain that have been aptly named “Klippkes” and are accessible by hiking trail.

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Valley of Silence (Ruthmecketal)

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It was so quiet in the Ruthmecketal today that you could no longer hear any engine noise - pure relaxation!🫠

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

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The Top 18 Gorges around Balve

Log steps and wooden bridges in the Grand Canyon of Lendringsen

Felsenmeer viewing platform, Hemer

Rock path

Rock Path in the Iserlohn City Forest

Stephanopel Valley

Felsenmeer Hemer

Orlebach Valley

Hönnetal Gorge

Müggenholl Ravine Forest

Klippkes Cliffs

Valley of Silence (Ruthmecketal)

Other adventures around Balve

Most popular routes around Balve

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