Lenneplätze: Hiking, cross-country skiing and views

Lenneplätze offers several clearly distinct starting points for planning a trip: the Rothaarsteig passes directly by the village, the Winterberg High Route leads to Lenneplätze, and the Neuastenberg/Lenneplätze cross-country skiing area has trails of two difficulty levels. You can also cycle on routes in the Bike Arena Sauerland from Lenneplätze. Views of the Lennetal and nearby Kahle Asten add to the landscape appeal. If you are looking for a hotel in Lenneplätze, your planned activities and travel dates can serve as your first points of reference.

Landscape and views

West of Lenneplätze lies the Upper Lennetal Nature Reserve, covering an area of 6.33 hectares. Lenneplätze offers views of the Lennetal; you can also see nearby Kahle Asten. These are two distinct landscape features: the valley and the named mountain nearby. If you would like to include nature and views in your plans, you can consider these destinations alongside hiking and cycling activities.

Hiking: two route connections

The Rothaarsteig passes directly by Lenneplätze, while the Winterberg High Route leads to Lenneplätze. The route connections are therefore distinct: the Rothaarsteig passes by the village, whereas the High Route leads to Lenneplätze. Before setting out on the Winterberg High Route, check the route conditions and trail markings. This lets you include the specific hike in your plans without treating the two routes as the same.

Cross-country skiing and cycling

The Neuastenberg/Lenneplätze cross-country skiing area has 3 kilometres of easy trails and 3 kilometres of intermediate trails. Both classic and freestyle techniques are possible there. You can consider these details by asking two questions: which difficulty level suits your plans, and which cross-country skiing technique would you like to use? Snow availability is seasonal, so take it into account when choosing your travel dates.

You can cycle on routes in the Bike Arena Sauerland from Lenneplätze. You can plan cross-country skiing around the length and difficulty rating of the trails, and cycling around the routes in the Bike Arena Sauerland. This gives you a choice of different activity focuses without having to rely on the same planning details for both.

Getting there by bus and on foot

From Winterberg, you can reach Lenneplätze on bus route R28, getting off at the Winterberger Str. stop in Neuastenberg; from there, it is about a 10-minute walk. The time given refers to the walk from the stop. Allow extra time for the bus journey and check the timetable and route information before you leave.

More destinations in the wider Winterberg destination

If you are including the wider Winterberg destination in your trip plans as well as Lenneplätze, you will find more things to explore there. The “Family First” loop in the Winterberg Trail Park is designed for trail beginners and families looking to get their first experience on trails. With its distinctive arch, the St. George Ski Jump rises 80 metres above the Rothaargebirge at Herrloh and is considered a landmark of Winterberg. The historic Astenturm tower stands at an altitude of 841 metres on Kahler Asten and is a destination for excursions in Winterberg.

The Panorama Adventure Bridge is another destination in the wider Winterberg area. It is 435 metres long and 20 metres high; five fun elements let you climb along above, below or beside the bridge. The bridge is accessible to wheelchair users, and dogs are allowed on a leash. As operating conditions may change, check them before your visit.

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To the wider travel overview: Winterberg.