The cozy small town with around 25,000 inhabitants, which received its town charter in 1222, is located on the south-western edge of the Ebbegebirge mountains in the Biggetal valley. The Biggetal dam, which was completed in 1965, today offers an excursion paradise for young and old, old and young-at-heart.
The Drolshagen region is part of the Sauerland Rothaargebirge Nature Park, a tranquil, wooded low mountain range landscape. 57 small villages, some of which are picturesquely embedded in nature, belong to the town of Drolshagen. Of these, Essinghausen was awarded the title of state gold village and in 1998 the title of national silver village. Numerous paths lead along babbling brooks through lovely meadows up to the heights.
The town of Meinerzhagen is nestled in the mountains and forests of the Märkisches Sauerland at the foot of the Ebbegebirge. Well-kept hotels, restaurants and guesthouses offer visitors comfort and convenience. Nature lovers will find a charming landscape here. The Fürwigge, Genkel and Listertalsperre reservoirs are wonderful to hike around.
We warmly welcome you to the beautiful district town of Olpe on Lake Biggesee, which combines more than 700 years of history with contemporary offers for an enjoyable stay in the region. Whether on an exciting day trip, a relaxing short break or a varied family vacation - in Olpe you can recharge your batteries and enjoy individual moments of well-being.
Hiking, recreation, nature and hospitality
... this is the motto under which the municipality of Wenden presents itself as an attractive excursion and vacation destination. Beautiful meadow valleys and the densely wooded low mountain range characterize the picture. A well-developed network of cycle paths and around 320 km of well-marked hiking trails make the municipality of Wenden accessible to holidaymakers.
