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Waldeck-Frankenberg

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Waldeck-Frankenberg

The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Waldeck-Frankenberg

Waldeck-Frankenberg’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20

beautiful natural monuments in Waldeck-Frankenberg. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 21, 2025

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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Diemel spring with refuge

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It can be reached with hiking boots, by bike, or even by car. There's a parking lot nearby that serves as a starting point for hikes.

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Twiste Lake

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Move in the fresh air, discover the beauties of nature and feel really well: The beautiful Twistesee is a paradise for water sports enthusiasts, anglers, sun worshipers and those seeking relaxation.

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Lake Affoldern

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Definitely, great view

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Knorreichenstieg Trail

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Between the trees you will always discover new views of the Edersee

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Rock ramp on the Eder River

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Very beautiful spot on the Eder, small dam, great view and place to rest. Directly on the cycle path marked with a separate sign.

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Kanzel Viewpoint: View of Edersee and Waldeck Castle

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The vantage point "Kanzel" (399 meters) with the Friedrich-Meyer-Hütte (shelter) is always worth a detour. From here you have a great view of the Edersee, especially the Hammerbergspitze (when the …

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Langenberg Summit Cross (843 m)

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At 843 meters, the Langenberg is the highest mountain in the Sauerland and North Rhine-Westphalia. Since 2010, there has been a real summit cross on the summit. To reach it, …

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High heath on the Kahler Pön

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The Kahler Pön Nature Reserve extends around the Kahler Pön mountain between Düdinghausen and Usseln. Together with the Usseln Heath, it offers a diverse mix of natural landscapes, including beech …

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Ettelsberg Summit and Hochheideturm (High Heath Tower)

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The Ettelsberg near Willingen is an 837.7 m high mountain in the Rothaargebirge in the Waldeck-Frankenberg district. The mountain is known nationwide for its high heath, the "Willingen ski area" and the Hochheideturm.

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The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Waldeck-Frankenberg

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

Diemel spring with refuge

Twiste Lake

Lake Affoldern

Knorreichenstieg Trail

Rock ramp on the Eder River

Kanzel Viewpoint: View of Edersee and Waldeck Castle

Langenberg Summit Cross (843 m)

High heath on the Kahler Pön

Ettelsberg Summit and Hochheideturm (High Heath Tower)

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