Medebach combines outdoor activities in the landscape of Medebach Bay with local culture and nature experiences. There are several ways to choose where to stay: a designated hiking route, health-promoting walks, interactive nature experiences, or historic and cultural sites. The mix you choose depends on whether the route itself, a specific place, or a range of themes should be the main focus.
Hiking and outdoor activities in Medebach
The Medebach Mountain Trail is a quality-certified route, 66 kilometres long, connecting the town of Medebach with all its districts. By contrast, the terrain therapy trails in the climatic health resort of Medebach offer good conditions for health-promoting walks through the landscape of Medebach Bay. If you are looking for a route with a set overall distance, the Mountain Trail is a good choice; if you prefer the health benefits of walking in the countryside, the terrain therapy trails are the focus.
The Gelängebachtal Nature Trail features an interactive nature game for children and adults. Check the current status of the activity before your visit. Guided mountain bike tours depart from the Medebach Tourist Information Office and can be adapted to participants’ physical fitness and riding skills. If you are planning a tour, check the booking details in advance. This lets you choose between an interactive nature experience and a guided mountain bike tour, depending on the activity you prefer.
Museums, crafts and history
The museum and the narrow-gauge railway exhibition are located at OberstraĂźe 26 in Medebach. This means two cultural themes are presented at one address. At the DĂĽdinghausen Local Heritage House, there are woodturning demonstrations in the Dreggestobe and guided tours. As the schedule may vary by season, check the dates in advance. The demonstrations offer an insight into woodturning, while guided tours provide another way to explore the heritage house.
The DĂĽdinghausen Freistuhl is a historic court site with sweeping views over forests and meadows. Here, a historic site and a landscape viewpoint come together. The KUMA Oberschledorn (Culture and Art Centre) features an exhibition about a family of church painters; guided tours are scheduled for the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Check in advance whether the tour is currently being offered. These cultural destinations cater to different interests: railways, traditional crafts, an exhibition, or a historic site with views of the surrounding landscape.
The wider region: Hochsauerlandkreis
In the wider travel destination of Hochsauerlandkreis, Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park offers opportunities for hiking and cycling, environmental education centres, and underground tours. Kahler Asten is also in Hochsauerlandkreis; at 841 metres, it is one of the highest elevations in North Rhine-Westphalia. The Orke Valley between Medelon and Elkeringhausen is also part of the region’s natural landscape: the stream valley has remained almost entirely undeveloped for many kilometres. The Orke has been restored to a more natural state by removing weirs and creating meanders. The wider regional picture therefore includes both nature experiences and a specific story of river restoration.
Discover more destinations: Dreislar, DĂĽdinghausen, KĂĽstelberg, Medelon, Oberschledorn, Titmaringhausen, Referinghausen, Hallenberg.
Back to the regional travel overview: Hochsauerlandkreis.
