Kreis Olpe, Rural district in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
The district spans 710 square kilometers across the southwestern Sauerland mountains, with dense forests and the Lenne River flowing through its territory.
Established in 1817 as Kreis Bilstein, the district received its current name in 1819 when Olpe became the administrative center of the region.
The Kreisschützenbund Olpe maintains the traditional shooting festivals, where local communities gather to participate in competitions and celebrations throughout the year.
Seven municipalities form the district, including Attendorn, Drolshagen, Finnentrop, Kirchhundem, Lennestadt, Olpe, and Wenden, connected by highways A45 and A4.
The district coat of arms combines the Cologne cross and the Lords of Fürstenberg emblem, representing the historical governance of the region.
Location: Arnsberg Government Region
Inception: 1819
Capital city: Olpe
Elevation above the sea: 334 m
Shares border with: Siegen-Wittgenstein, Hochsauerlandkreis, Märkischer Kreis, Oberbergischer Kreis, Altenkirchen district
Website: https://kreis-olpe.de
GPS coordinates: 51.08000,8.00000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:48
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