Westfeld: Cross-Country Ski Trails, Hiking Paths and Half-Timbered Houses

Westfeld combines a village character shaped by half-timbered houses with seasonal opportunities for hiking and cross-country skiing. If you are looking for a hotel in Westfeld, you can plan your trip around whether you want to focus on ski trails and winter hiking paths or routes through meadows, valleys and forests.

Cross-country skiing and scenery by season

The Hochsauerland cross-country skiing centre in Westfeld-Ohlenbach offers machine-groomed trails for classic cross-country skiing and skating. Maps and information on route length, snow depth and difficulty are available to help you find your way. Which trails are available and what the snow conditions are like can vary. Check the information before setting out on a planned tour.

The scenery also changes with the seasons: Westfeld-Ohlenbach offers green meadows, sunny valleys and extensive forests for summer hikes. In winter, the options include groomed cross-country ski trails and winter hiking paths. When planning, you can choose between a ski tour and a walk on winter paths; in the warmer season, the routes through the described Sauerland landscape are an option.

Two circular trails with different character

The Kahler Asten Trail is considered a challenging premium circular route. It is 16.5 kilometres long and starts at the upper village park in Westfeld. Its features include the Hochheide high moor on Kahler Asten, an old roadside quarry and views from Knochenspitze. The route thus combines a longer circuit with several distinctive landscape features.

The Schwedensteig-Heidenstrasse is a 15-kilometre circular route starting at St. Blasius Church in Westfeld. It follows the historic Heidenstrasse and offers views across the Sauerland landscape. It is 1.5 kilometres shorter than the Kahler Asten Trail; the routes also have different themes. One circuit focuses on the historic road and landscape views, while the other features the Hochheide high moor, quarry and Knochenspitze. Trail conditions and signage can change, so check both before setting out.

Half-timbered houses and local history

Half-timbered houses shape the village character of Westfeld-Ohlenbach. In 1975, the village received the national Gold Village award. The village scenery adds another focus to the seasonal trails: alongside the landscape and outdoor activities, the village’s history is also part of a trip to Westfeld.

More to explore in the wider destination of Schmallenberg

In the wider destination of Schmallenberg, the old town features a consistent neoclassical architectural style and many restored half-timbered houses. A family adventure trail of about three kilometres in Schmallenberg has 13 stations about forests, animals, wood and birds.

The 84-kilometre Sauerland Cycle Ring connects Finnentrop, Eslohe, Schmallenberg and Lennestadt and follows former railway lines. So, in the wider destination, cycling routes complement Westfeld’s hiking and cross-country skiing options.

The Forestry Workers’ Museum in Schmallenberg-Latrop displays historic tools, pictures of earlier forest and village life, historic forestry office records, and information on the development of the chainsaw. The Forestry Workers’ and Foresters’ Trail in Schmallenberg-Latrop also covers 4.5 kilometres, with 17 stations on topics such as forest ecology and timber use.

The historic guided tour in Schmallenberg offers insights into the town’s history and introduces local characters such as the Floigenkasper and the Breybalg. Check current dates or booking arrangements before making plans.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Fleckenberg, Schanze, Bödefeld, Niederhenneborn, Dorlar, Gellinghausen, Oberrarbach, Obringhausen

Back to the main travel overview: Schmallenberg.