City of Meinerzhagen
Hiking makes you happy
Hiking makes you happy!
Meinerzhagen is nestled in the mountains and forests of the Märkisches Sauerland at the foot of the Ebbegebirge in the Sauerland Rothaargebirge Nature Park.
Meinerzhagen is a place where history, nature and hospitality come together. Well-kept vacation apartments, hotels and guesthouses offer visitors comfort and coziness. Meinerzhagen's restaurants offer a wealth of delicacies from all over the world. Whether classic home cooking, freshly prepared Italian specialties, or sweet dishes such as cakes and ice cream: Meinerzhagen has something for everyone.
With over 300 km, the meadows, forests and mountains invite you to take long walks. It is not for nothing that the long-distance hiking trail "Sauerland-Höhenflug" starts in Meinerzhagen, which leads all the way to Korbach in Hesse and also offers guided ranger hikes. But the "Wanderbare M", a stage hiking trail that connects Meinerzhagen's most beautiful sights, and the Meinerzhagen town walk with its numerous historical and cultural information boards along the way will make any hiker's heart beat faster. Those who want to delve even deeper into the flora and fauna will get their money's worth on the WaldAktivPfad in the southern part of the town or on the Moorerlebnispfad in the source area of the Lister, the "Grundlose". With numerous springs and three picturesque reservoirs, the theme of "water" is always present in Meinerzhagen.
Sports enthusiasts can let off steam on one of the three signposted Nordic walking routes, watch ski jumping training on the Meinhardus Mattenschanzen or cheer on the local soccer club RSV Meinerzhagen at a home game in the stadium on Oststraße. In summer, you can also cool off in one of the two outdoor pools or at the bathing beaches at the Listertalsperre.
On snowy days, cross-country skiers can enjoy the freshly groomed Ebbekammloipe trail on the Nordhelle and skiers can use the ski lift in Hardenberg. Of course, there are also numerous toboggan runs where younger winter fans will also get their money's worth.
Those who prefer to take it easy can visit the Romanesque Jesus-Christus-Kirche from the 13th century or (by appointment) the bone mill in Mühlhofe. The cultural program in Meinerzhagen regularly attracts visitors with top-class concerts and shows in the town hall as well as readings and exhibitions in the historic villa in the park. Recurring events and festivals such as the shooting festival, the wine festival, the music get-together, the children and youth festival or the children's carnival in the town hall are always a highlight for young and old alike.
The Meinerzhagen tourist information office in the town center, which is also open at weekends and on public holidays, is happy to provide information about these and many other leisure activities.
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