With almost 4,000 hectares of forest, the 800-year-old mountain and Hanseatic town is the third most densely wooded municipality in NRW - in the middle of the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park. An intact idyllic landscape with crystal-clear streams, old giant trees and fascinating flora and fauna awaits visitors to the Bibertal recreation area.
History and history can be felt and experienced everywhere in the mountain and Hanseatic town with its 15 districts. Fancy a unique 3-kilometre tour of the town walls, which invites you to linger with wonderful views of the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park? Then Rüthen is exactly the right destination.
The historic old town with Hachtor (14th century), historic town hall (1730) with monumental circular staircase, witches' tower (14th century), former Capuchin and Ursuline monastery, accessible water tower (1908) and the 24-metre-high maypole with handmade guild sign on the market square are just some of the many sights. Small cafés invite you to linger. Homemade cakes and freshly roasted coffee are a matter of course. The baroque moated castle of Körtlinghausen in the district of Kallenhardt is a real gem and can be hiked along the castle or raven's nest route. There are also over 180 other kilometers of well-marked hiking trails waiting to be explored.
And all of this is embedded in a dreamlike landscape with crystal-clear streams, dense forests and fascinating flora and fauna. The outdoor forest pool, forest boat and adventure playground, located directly on the magical and mystical Sauerland Forest Route, are further highlights to experience.Not so good on foot? Here's the solution - pilgrimage tours in barrier-free covered wagons are possible - including a visit to the Church of Lights. Thirsty and hungry? Whiskey tasting and a Michelin-starred restaurant are also in the repertoire!