Discover Olsberg
Accommodation in Olsberg
Olsberg brings together a variety of reasons to visit: Kneipp experiences, a longer hiking route, protected nature and traces of regional history. When choosing a hotel in Olsberg, it is helpful to first decide what you would like to focus on during your stay. The options range from a sports pool and Kneipp facilities to the rocky area of the Bruchhauser Steine, rose trails and historic mines. This lets you choose the destination based on the activities that interest you most.
Kneipp experiences and hiking in Olsberg
The AquaOlsberg Sauerland spa combines brine and Kneipp treatments with sports and leisure facilities. It includes a 25-metre sports pool with water heated to 28°C. This brings together a range of options under one name: the pool is a specific attraction for anyone who wants to swim, while brine and Kneipp form other parts of the offering. Details of current operations may vary, so check the latest information before your visit.
The Kneipp ErlebnisPark has ten Kneipp RastOrte, where visitors can experience the five Kneipp elements with all their senses. The WohlfĂĽhlroute runs along the Kneipp AktivWeg and the Ruhr and Gierskopp rivers to the Kneipp herb garden. Features of the historic Kneipp-Park Dr. GrĂĽne include a Kneipp facility integrated into a pond, a barefoot path and relaxation islands. Kurpark Dr. GrĂĽne also has Kneipp wading and arm basins, a pond and a fountain.
Those planning a longer hike can take the Kneipp WanderWeg Olsberg, a 40-kilometre quality trail certified “Wanderbares Deutschland” with six natural Kneipp wading points. The trail starts at the Rote Brücke, a distinctive railway bridge above the district of Gierskopp on the Roten Weg. This named starting point gives you a specific reference for planning, while the trail’s length also offers a different kind of experience from individual Kneipp sites in a park.
Bruchhauser Steine: nature and history
The Bruchhauser Steine area lies near Olsberg-Bruchhausen and is a nature reserve, an FFH area and a bird sanctuary. In April 2017, the rocks were designated North Rhine-Westphalia’s first National Natural Monument. Among them is a prehistoric hillfort and cult site dating from around 500 BC. Natural and cultural history come together here in one place. A visitor centre with guided tours and several themed trails provide access to the protected rocky area.
Within the wider Hochsauerlandkreis travel destination, the Bruchhauser Steine comprise four large porphyry rocks. This geological formation adds another perspective on the site to its protected areas and archaeological history. Depending on your interests, the rocks can be the focus as a natural monument, a rock formation or a historic site.
Rose trails and historic places
Assinghausen offers a different focus: the rose village is home to more than 200 varieties of roses, and four rose trails run through the village. Visitors looking to plan a trip around a clearly defined theme will find a starting point here for exploring the area. The Eisenberg near Olsberg is one of the 43 Sauerland Seelenorte in the Sauerland hiking villages.
Mining history is also part of the local story. The Philippstollen is one of four mines excavated in the 18th century on the southern slope of the Briloner Eisenberg near Olsberg. The area around the Maxstollen has a rest area and a spring suitable for a refreshing Kneipp arm pour. These places bring together different aspects: the Philippstollen represents the historic mine, while the rest area and spring connect with being outdoors and with Kneipp.
The main difference between these themes when planning your trip is their focus: the 40-kilometre quality trail is suited to a longer hike; the spa combines swimming with Kneipp, sports and leisure facilities. The rose trails in Assinghausen and the archaeological history of the Bruchhauser Steine offer other points of interest. If you are looking for a hotel in Olsberg, comparing these options can help you plan your stay around the activities you have in mind.
Discover more destinations: Wulmeringhausen, Assinghausen, Elpe, Bruchhausen, Gierskopp, Elleringhausen, Antfeld, Wiemeringhausen
See the wider travel overview: Hochsauerlandkreis.
