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Thursday, January 9, 2025

Winterberg Outdoor events Jan - Feb 2025

The hills of the Hochsauerland region are a hub of outdoor activities each winter.

(c) Community of Willingen


Skiing may not be everybody's idea of a good time. You can enjoy the scenery at a much slower pace. There is no need to get trapped indoors this winter. 

Winterberg and Willingen are part of the Hochsauerland. which is a region of hills dotted with ski resorts and villages.  The hills are over 800m in some areas. This offers great scenery and activities. 

Below are a few of the specific offers which you can buy tickets for. 
  • Moonlight hikes - guided German language Hike for 2 hours in the snow. Price includes snow shoe hire
  • Pony days - you can wither "rent" a pony for a short hike or children are welcome to ride.  pay for 30 or 60 mins timeslots. various dates 
  • Beer hikes  A  guided walks which lets you learn about and try the famous Winterberg Landbier 
Hikes are dependant on the weather, your guide will make contact prior to start times to advise any issues.

Free Hiking & Maps 

From easy 1.2 km hikes with no steep hills to a 9.2 Km hike on 800 m hills.  The region has lots to offer.

Visit the following website link to see more details and maps for each hike. The website has details of each route and relative difficulty.