They still exist - these special places in nature that inspire with breathtaking views and awaken longings. Places where peace, space and the experience of nature become one. This is exactly where the Sauerland-Wanderdörfer are located - around the Kahler Asten, at the Bruchhauser Steine, along the Rothaarsteig and at Diemelsee.
As Germany's first and largest "Wanderbares Deutschland" quality region, they stand for a holistic, high-quality hiking experience in the Sauerland: with a dense network of certified long-distance hiking trails and circular hiking trails, hiker-friendly accommodation, regional gastronomy and a strong range of services, everything is geared towards a carefree hiking vacation - for beginners as well as experienced hiking fans. The Sauerland-Wanderdörfer combine nature experiences with quality. They offer the best hiking tips, authentic hosts and a sense of arrival.
The quality region includes: Brilon, Eslohe, Hallenberg, Kirchhundem, Lennestadt, Medebach, Olsberg, Schmallenberg, Winterberg in NRW and Willingen and Diemelsee in Hessen.
For fair cooperation between all nature users: Together, Sauerland and Siegerland-Wittgenstein are committed to a low-conflict, high-quality nature experience - with respect for nature, property and fellow human beings. The focus is on raising awareness of nature conservation and forest rights.
How do people experience hiking in the Sauerland? The Hiking Monitor regularly asks hikers about their experiences, wishes and expectations. The results help to further develop offers and improve the quality of hiking in the region
