Olpe, District capital in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Located 60 kilometers east of Cologne, Olpe sits at an elevation of 307 meters within the Sauerland mountains near the Biggesee reservoir.
The settlement received its first written mention in 1220 and gained town rights in 1311, later becoming part of the Hanseatic League.
The Olpe Shooting Festival occurs annually on the third Sunday of July, bringing together local communities for traditional competitions and celebrations.
The town connects to surrounding areas through the Biggetalbahn railway line and multiple bus services, making regional transportation readily available.
Medieval fortification walls from 1373 remain visible throughout the town, demonstrating the original defense system of this historical settlement.
Location: Kreis Olpe
Elevation above the sea: 307 m
Shares border with: Drolshagen, Lennestadt, Kirchhundem, Attendorn, Kreuztal, Wenden
Website: https://olpe.de
GPS coordinates: 51.02944,7.84389
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:31
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Kinder- und Jugendhospiz Balthasar in Olpe
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