Halver Sauerlandtour

This extensive circular tour offers a comprehensive overview of the picturesque Märkisches Sauerland and leads through a mosaic of dense forests, open meadows and quiet hamlets. The trail explores the ridges between the Volme and Ennepe rivers and offers sweeping views of the Ebbegebirge mountains. Hikers can expect gentle hills and moderate inclines on a mixture of asphalt paths and soft forest trails. A striking landmark along the way is the Karlshöhe observation tower, a castle-style landmark built in 1892, which offers a panoramic view of the neighboring Bergisches Land region. The region is also rich in industrial history with old mills such as the Heesfelder Mühle and historic railroad lines such as the Schleifkottenbahn, which once connected these rural valleys with the outside world.