For a stay in Westfeld, cross-country skiing, winter hiking and longer hikes can be considered as different priorities. In Westfeld-Ohlenbach, the Hochsauerland Cross-Country Skiing Centre offers machine-groomed trails for classic technique and skating. Available trails and snow conditions may vary; check conditions before planning a specific cross-country skiing trip.

Cross-country skiing and hiking in different seasons

Information about the trails includes maps, length, snow depth and difficulty level. You can use these details to plan your outings and choose between classic technique and skating. Westfeld-Ohlenbach also offers a Sauerland landscape of green meadows, sunny valleys and extensive forests. Hiking is one option in summer; in winter, there are winter hiking trails as well as groomed cross-country ski trails. The options therefore change with the season: summer trails offer a different focus from cross-country skiing and winter hiking.

Two circular trails starting in Westfeld

The Kahler Asten Trail is considered a challenging premium circular hiking trail. It starts at the upper village park in Westfeld and covers 16.5 kilometres. Its features include the high moorland heath on Kahler Asten, an old road-stone quarry and views from Knochenspitze.

The Schwedensteig-Heidenstraße is a 15-kilometre circular trail starting at St. Blasius Church in Westfeld. It follows the historic Heidenstraße and offers views across the Sauerland landscape. At 15 and 16.5 kilometres, the two routes are of a similar length. The Kahler Asten Trail is described as challenging; the Schwedensteig-Heidenstraße is defined by its route along the historic road. Trail conditions and signage may change on both routes. Check the condition of the trails before setting out.

Half-timbered architecture and other highlights in Schmallenberg

Westfeld-Ohlenbach has a village character shaped by half-timbered buildings and received the Federal Gold Village award in 1975. The wider destination of Schmallenberg also offers its own urban and cultural context: Schmallenberg’s old town has a uniform neoclassical architectural character and many restored half-timbered houses. A historical town tour offers insights into Schmallenberg’s history and introduces local characters such as Floigenkasper and Breybalg. Check the latest dates and booking arrangements for the tour in advance.

The destination of Schmallenberg also features forest history and nature-related attractions. The Forestry Workers’ Museum in Schmallenberg-Latrop displays historic tools, pictures of earlier forest and village life, historical forestry records and information on the development of the chainsaw. The Forestry Workers’ and Foresters’ Trail in Schmallenberg-Latrop covers 4.5 kilometres and has 17 stops on topics such as forest ecology and timber use. Schmallenberg also has a family adventure trail of around three kilometres, with 13 stops covering forests, animals, wood and birds. Compared with the Forestry Workers’ and Foresters’ Trail, the family adventure trail is shorter and has fewer stops.

Discover more destinations: Niederberndorf, Winkhausen, Sellinghausen, Niederhenneborn, Fleckenberg, Altenilpe, Oberrarbach, Rehsiepen.

For the overview of the wider destination: Schmallenberg.