Frenkhausen: Forests, Tranquillity and Cycle Route Connections

Frenkhausen: a peaceful setting, forests and cycle routes

Frenkhausen is a quiet holiday settlement in the hills of the Sauerland. Its traffic-calmed surroundings and the forests around it give the place a hiking-focused character. When planning a stay, there is a clear choice to consider: are you primarily interested in the peaceful character of the village, walks in the surrounding forests, or a connection to cycle routes? If you are looking for a hotel for a trip to Frenkhausen, this priority can help you tailor your search to the focus of your trip.

Frenkhausen has a cycle route connection to Meschede-Olpe, which provides access to the Ruhr Valley Cycle Route and the Sauerland Cycle Ring. Those who place greater importance on access to cycle routes have a different focus from those who mainly want to hike in the surrounding forests. Check current route conditions locally before setting out.

The Hennesee, Sorpesee and Möhnesee are nearby recreational areas. Seasonal attractions in the wider area around Frenkhausen also include Fort Fun and winter sports areas. For specific plans involving seasonal attractions, it is best to check the latest conditions at each destination.

More options in the wider destination of Meschede

In the wider destination of Meschede, the paths around Lake Henne offer a variety of experiences. The two-kilometre Henne Boulevard connects the lake with the town of Meschede, passes Hennepark and is barrier-free, with a fitness trail. The circular hiking trail marked “A8” goes all the way around the reservoir and offers views of the lake. Along the shore, the Wogenweg features a changing selection of themed poems on twelve steles. This means the town-to-lake route, the circuit around the reservoir and the walking path with its poetry stops each offer something different.

At Berghauser Badebucht, Meschede offers swimming, stand-up paddleboarding at the water sports centre, sailing and rowing. The Pirate Bay at Lake Henne is a free outdoor adventure playground for families, with a pirate ship, climbing and play equipment, and an accessible inclusive area. The Meschede area therefore offers both water activities and a playground with a range of features.

In Eversberg, the approximately 2.5-kilometre Old Town Trail passes the historic town hall and half-timbered houses. The castle ruins offer views over Eversberg; the route also leads to an adventure playground designed as a knight’s castle. The historic town centre is characterised by cobblestones, half-timbered houses and a historic market square with an old town hall. The route thus combines local history, a viewpoint and a playground. In the wider destination of Meschede, the 6.5-kilometre Eversberg Chapel Trail is a longer alternative to the Old Town Trail and connects chapels, wayside crosses and shrine posts.

Another cultural destination in the wider area of Meschede is the Halloh Chapel in Calle. The pilgrimage chapel, dating from 1686, is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows and stands at the meeting point of the three Stations of the Cross routes from Berge, Calle and Wallen.

Discover more destinations: Wennemen, Remblinghausen, Grevenstein, Oberberge, Freienohl, Erflinghausen, Eversberg

Go to the wider travel overview: Meschede.