Hochsauerlandkreis, Administrative district in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Description
Hochsauerlandkreis is a rural district in the Arnsberg administrative region of North Rhine-Westphalia, covering forested mountain ranges and river valleys. The landscape alternates between densely wooded slopes, open pastures, and small towns with traditional architecture.
History
This district came into being on January 1, 1975, when three older districts merged during regional government restructuring. The reform combined the mountain areas of the eastern Sauerland under a single administration.
Culture
The district capital Meschede sits between forested hills and serves as the administrative center with a preserved old town core. Many settlements retain their village character with timber-framed houses and small churches built from local sandstone.
Practical
Twelve municipalities make up this district, connected by country roads and bus routes with Meschede serving as the central hub. In winter, warm clothing is advisable as the higher areas often experience snow and wind.
Did you know?
Winterberg draws skiers and snowboarders from nearby Netherlands seeking the shortest journey to winter sports areas. In summer, the same slopes transform into trails for mountain bikers and hikers.
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Möhne Reservoir
31.8 km
Kahler Asten
13.6 km
Langenberg
16.2 km
Diemelsee
30.4 km
Atta Cave
32.1 km
Fort Fun Abenteuerland
9.9 km
Bruchhauser Steine
17 km
Sorpe Reservoir
27.6 km
Eresburg
42.6 km
Balve Cave
33.4 km
Hennetalsperre
8.9 km
Herdringen Castle
31.4 km
Bilstein Castle
27.6 km
Königsmünster Abbey
12.1 km
Haus Sauvigny
23.2 kmAals-Berg
33.8 km
Burg Schnellenberg
31.5 km
Talbrücke Nuttlar
15.8 km
Grafschaft Abbey
11.8 km
Burg Lichtenfels
34.8 km
Kloster Oelinghausen
32.4 km
Lörmecke-Turm
16.3 km
Schloss Arnsberg
25.1 km
Aabachtalsperre
38.9 km
Ettelsberg
18.8 km
Plästerlegge
9.5 km
Bilsteinhöhle
19.5 km
Schloss Körtlinghausen
24.2 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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