Hiking around the Sorpesee

The journey is the destination: Hiking boots on, switch off from everyday life.

Walks and Hikes at the Sorpesee: Always a Nature Experience

Not just since the pandemic, many have rediscovered hiking. The proximity to nature, the peace in the forest, and also the physical activity make hiking an absolute experience for many. Also around the Sorpesee you will find hiking trails and walking paths – such as the AiRlebnisweg, around the Sorpesee pre-basin – as far as your feet will carry you. Nature experiences, peppered with sensational views over the mountainous landscape of the Sauerland. Here we have put together a small selection of hiking trails for you that run along or around the Sorpesee.

Route recommendations

Sundern Has a Lot to Offer for Hikers

Around 900 km of hiking routes extend around the Sorpesee and the Sundern region in the Sauerland. A real Mecca for hiking enthusiasts. From a short walk to an extended hiking tour, here you will find the right path. And those who undertake multi-day hiking tours will find their hiking happiness on the premium hiking trails “Sauerland-Waldroute” – which leads directly past the Sorpesee – and the “Sauerland-Höhenflug”, which leads not far from the Sorpesee.

Hiking Maps and further Information

In the Haus des Gastes (Guest House) as well as in the registration of the Nordic Ferienpark Sorpesee you will get current hiking maps with the most beautiful hiking tours around the Sorpesee and the city of Sundern in the Sauerland. You will also find further information on hiking tours on the following websites as well as from the providers of well-known outdoor and hiking route apps:

Providers for Hiking around the Sorpesee

If you prefer to go on a guided hike or, for example, book an adventure hike as a larger group, we recommend that you contact our partners on the subject of hiking around the Sorpesee:

Hike with me
Our partner “Hike with me” offers individuals and groups a varied program of outdoor activities. The offers are aimed at active and nature-loving people. Among other things, you can book guided hikes here. Learn more.
Outdoorzentrum “Woohoo” Sorpesee
The Outdoorzentrum “Woohoo” Sorpesee offers not only a high ropes course, canoeing, archery and much more. Here you can also book adventure hikes around the lake. Learn more.