They still exist—those special places in nature that inspire with breathtaking views and stir a sense of longing. Places where tranquility, vastness, and the experience of nature become one. That’s exactly where the Sauerland-Wanderdörfer are located—around the Kahler Asten, at the Bruchhauser Steine, along the Rothaarsteig, and by the Diemelsee.
As Germany’s first and largest “Quality Region: Wanderbares Deutschland,” they stand for a holistic, high-quality hiking experience in the Sauerland: With a dense network of certified long-distance and loop hiking trails, hiker-friendly accommodations, regional cuisine, and a wide range of services, everything is geared toward a carefree hiking vacation —for beginners as well as experienced hiking enthusiasts. The Sauerland-Wanderdörfer combine the experience of nature with quality. They offer the best hiking recommendations, authentic hosts, and a sense of belonging.
The quality region includes: Brilon, Eslohe, Hallenberg, Kirchhundem, Lennestadt, Medebach, Olsberg, Schmallenberg, and Winterberg in North Rhine-Westphalia, as well as Willingen and Diemelsee in Hesse.
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.
