District town of Olpe

Experience Olpe. Relax. Enjoy

Olpe Experience.Recreate.Enjoy

Welcome 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 happiness batteries and enjoy individual moments of well-being.

Town on the Biggesee

Olpe awaits you with an idyllic town center, whose alleys, Winkeln and squares invite you to stroll, marvel and linger. Just a few steps away from the market square is the Biggesee, Westfalen's largest and most beautiful reservoir. Explore the Olpe circular trail around the Obersee, an idyllic barrier-free walking route along the water, relax on the cozy forest sofas on the shores of the lake or observe nature from the inviting "Bigge balconies", which are just a few meters above the surface of the water.

Enjoy culinary delights: Olpe's restaurants, cafes and bars

How about kicking off your eventful visit with a drink in a stylish cocktail bar or a "cool blonde" in a cozy traditional pub? In Olpe you will find everything you could wish for in culinary terms. Whether it's hearty Sauerland home cooking, excellent menus or fine game dishes - the restaurants, cafés and bars in the district town look forward to spoiling you.

Diverse shopping world: over 150 specialist stores

With perfect service and a smile - that's how Olpe's retailers welcome you. Would you like to treat yourself to a pair of fine Italian shoes, a chic outfit for the evening or the latest digital camera during your stay in Olpe? No problem! In Olpe, you'll find everything you could wish for in over 150 specialist stores, as well as in-depth advice and a comprehensive range of services.

Active recreation: hiking and cycling in unspoiled nature

An invitation to Olpe would not be complete without mentioning the many opportunities for biking, hiking and Nordic walking on well-maintained and marked trails in a magnificent low mountain range landscape. Our Sauerland Rothaargebirge Nature Park guarantees an intact landscape with healthy air. Here you can unwind for hours, days or weeks.

Excursion tips

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Beachvolleyballanlage Olpe
Das Sonnendeck 1. 000 Tonnen feinster Sand zum Trainieren, Spielen und Spaß haben – dafür müsst ihr nicht an die Copacabana düsen, sondern das könnt ihr auch gleich um die Ecke haben: auf unserer Beachvolleyballanlage in Olpe- Dahl.
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Biggesee mit Personenschifffahrt, Foto Tourismusv
Biggesee
Wenn ich den See seh‘, brauch ich kein Meer mehr!
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Biggesee boat hire
Visit us at the Biggesee, become a captain and explore the beautiful reservoir on your own with one of our electric and pedal boats.
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Hiking trails





Wegezeichen: Veischeder Sonnenpfad
Veischede Sun Trail
Difficulty: Medium | Distance: 37.6 km | Duration: 11:5 h | Ascent: 993 m | Descent: 993 m
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Bike tours





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Baths Tour - No. D
Difficulty: Medium | Distance: 23.8 km | Duration: 1:30 h | Ascent: 282 m | Descent: 273 m
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Bigge-Lister-Höhenroute
Difficulty: Medium | Distance: 64.8 km | Duration: 4:15 h | Ascent: 890 m | Descent: 890 m
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Bigge-Lister lake route
Difficulty: Easy | Distance: 49.8 km | Duration: 3:20 h | Ascent: 289 m | Descent: 321 m
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From Olpe to the Brachtepetal
Difficulty: Easy | Distance: 26.1 km | Duration: 1:20 h | Ascent: 320 m | Descent: 320 m
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Baths Tour - No. D




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Difficulty: Medium | Distance: 23.8 km | Duration: 1:30 h | Ascent: 282 m | Descent: 273 m

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Olpe stream tour no. C




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Difficulty: Medium | Distance: 22.7 km | Duration: 1:35 h | Ascent: 287 m | Descent: 285 m

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Olpe - Attendorn




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Difficulty: Easy | Distance: 33.9 km | Duration: 2:20 h | Ascent: 203 m | Descent: 255 m

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From Olpe to the Brachtepetal




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Difficulty: Easy | Distance: 26.1 km | Duration: 1:20 h | Ascent: 320 m | Descent: 320 m

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Bigge-Lister-Höhenroute




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Difficulty: Medium | Distance: 64.8 km | Duration: 4:15 h | Ascent: 890 m | Descent: 890 m

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Bigge-Lister lake route




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Difficulty: Easy | Distance: 49.8 km | Duration: 3:20 h | Ascent: 289 m | Descent: 321 m

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