Sauerland Trekking Park

You can start at any trekking site. There is no set hiking route. The platforms are spaced at varying distances, so everyone can complete "their" desired route. All platforms are located on the Uplandsteig and Diemelsteig trails. Both quality trails are well signposted and well-marked.

Each natural campsite represents great views in the nature park Diemelsee and the adjacent Sauerland Rothaargebirge Nature Park. From beech and spruce forests to semi-open woodlands and views over expansive high heathland. Our trekking guests experience springs, expansive meadows and fields, wildlife viewing, sunrises and sunsets, nights with clear views of the starry sky, and much more in this adventure region. Willingen and the natural jewel DiemelseeTo ensure our native animal species have sufficient rest and shelter during the winter months, we offer our nine trekking sites between April 01 and November 15. Use of the trekking sites between these dates is generally not possible.

Free public transport: If you'd like to use public transport or the so-called call-and-ride taxi (AST), no problem! Rides are free with the MeineCard Mobil. You'll receive the MeineCard Mobil by mail from us when you book your trekking site.

We recommend the accompanying hiking map for the Trekkingpark Sauerland Willingen & Diemelsee At a scale of 1:25.000. All locations are marked there. We would be happy to send you a copy of the hiking map. Order easily and conveniently using the form below.

You can book this unique nature experience through this website. Please note that we will send you the corresponding MeineCard Mobil by mail shortly before your arrival date. Along with the booking confirmation, the MeineCard Mobil should be your constant companion on the trekking tour on the Diemelsteig and Uplandsteig.

Take your time to browse our website. You'll find all the information you need to start a successful trekking tour in the Sauerland Trekking Park.

Food products
There are no supermarkets in the immediate vicinity of the nature campsites (except for the Bühler Höh trekking site in Usseln). You'll need to buy your groceries beforehand, either at home or during the hike itself. There are plenty of places to stop for refreshments along the way. Toilet paper: Composting toilets are available at the nature campsites. Please bring your own toilet paper.

Rainproof clothing
You don't necessarily need expensive membrane clothing here. A simple, waterproof jacket and pants (!) will do the trick. However, you shouldn't venture out into the Sauerland without rain gear, even if the weather forecast is good.

backpack
All of your gear has to go somewhere. Without a backpack, it won't work ;-). The size of your backpack depends primarily on your build and the amount of gear you have. Again, it's a good idea to seek advice from a specialist retailer. If you don't already have a backpack, ask the store to fill your chosen backpack with weight and take a walk around the block. This way, you'll quickly see if the backpack and you are a good match.

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Use the parking spaces at the tourist information offices. Public transport (bus or AST dial-a-ride taxi) will take you to your personal starting point free of charge.

There are no water connections at the campsites! The surrounding streams also often have little water during the summer and fall months. So be sure to bring enough water and refill it frequently along the way. It's better to have a few extra liters! Remember that you'll need water not only for drinking, but also for cooking and washing. You should carry 4-5 liters per person per day!

We recommend the current hiking map Willingen - Diemelsee with the ISBN number is: 978-3-86636-923-8 The map is conveniently www.trekkingpark.de The price is €5,00. All trekking spots are marked there. Our hiking map was created in cooperation with M&R Kartographie from Gotha and the "Verlag grünes Herz" publishing house from Ilmenau.