Wenholthausen between the Wenne, trails and culture

Wenholthausen can be explored via paths along the water, local circular hiking trails, historic sites and individual leisure activities. The Wennepfad begins at Wenneplatz in the town center. The 1.2-kilometer walking trail runs along the Wenne and ends at Esmeckestausee.

Wennepfad and circular hiking trails

At the end of the Wennepfad lies Esmeckestausee, with a bathing cove and a large sunbathing lawn. If you plan to use these recreational facilities, check their current condition before visiting. Another named option is located near Wenholthausen: the “Short Walk Around the Esmecke Reservoir.”

The local circular hiking trails each have a different focus. Circular Route W4 goes around the town, passes Esmecke Reservoir and returns to the starting point. Circular Route W6 runs along Beerenberg and past Lauschgeist; Circular Route W1 offers a beautiful view across the Land of a Thousand Mountains. The descriptions therefore give you a range of reference points: a return to the start, named waypoints or views across the landscape.

Trails, history and cycling route

The “Sauerland Höhenflug,” a “Quality Trail: Wanderbares Deutschland,” runs directly through Wenholthausen. The “Hölter” historical trail also helps visitors find their way around town. It invites you to visit buildings and squares in Wenholthausen and learn about their history and stories. This connects exploring the trails with a look at the places and the stories they tell. For cyclists, Wenholthausen lies directly on the Hennesee Loop of the SauerlandRadring.

Gardens, art and historic sites

The Tigergarten in Wenholthausen is a garden of native plants and medicinal herbs, and features sculptures and paintings. Here, the garden and art are part of the same place. The gallery in the Tigergarten can only be visited by appointment made by phone; arrange your visit by phone before your trip.

The history of St. Cecilia’s Church can also be read in a specific architectural detail: when the new church was built in 1971, the older church tower was preserved. Eibel Chapel is a historic chapel on the Eibel, at the end of the Way of the Cross. Together, these places offer different points of interest for a stay that includes not only walks but also architectural history and chapels.

More activities

The Pit-Pat course in Wenholthausen combines billiards and mini golf. Paragliding from Markshöhe involves an altitude difference of 291 m. These leisure activities offer something different from the trails: one facility combines two game ideas, while a specific altitude difference is given for paragliding.

Eslohe (Sauerland): regional context

Eslohe (Sauerland) is located in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park and is a state-recognized climatic health resort. The 84-kilometer SauerlandRadring connects Finnentrop, Eslohe, Schmallenberg and Lennestadt. In Eslohe’s historic town center, half-timbered houses around 200 years old stand around the parish church of St. Peter and Paul. The permanent exhibition at the DampfLandLeute Museum covers agriculture, forestry, village crafts, folklore and technology.

Discover more destinations: Niedersalwey, Cobbenrode, Lochtrop, Reiste.

Go to the main travel overview: Eslohe.