Esmecke-Stausee with Wenholthausen
A real insider tip in the vacation world EsloheThe Esmecke-Stausee in Wenholthausenalso known as "Einbergsee". Surrounded by forest with a large sunbathing lawn, this small bathing lake is a wonderful place to relax. The secluded bathing bay is easily accessible and the water of the lake is evenly warm. A DLRG station ensures the safety of visitors. Just above the bathing bay, near the dam wall, there is a small kiosk, which is also a popular stop-off point for bikers.
Hennesee in Meschede
On the edge of the district town Meschede the Hennesee is a scenic eye-catcher and a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. The shores of the reservoir offer accommodation for excursionists of all kinds: hiking, cycling, swimming or boating, everything is possible. Via the newly created "Himmelstreppe" and the HenneBoulevard, it is just under two kilometers to Meschede town centre with its pedestrian zone and several cosy cafés. The "white fleet" excursion boat crosses the lake at regular intervals.
Lakes in the surrounding area
One of the largest reservoirs in the Sauerland, and also the deepest, is located near Sundern. The Sorpesee extends in the north of the nature park Homert and offers countless quiet and secluded bays for swimming and relaxing.
During the season between Easter and October, the passenger boat "MS Sorpesee" runs excursions on the lake. Water sports, adventure trails, promenades with refreshment stops - all this and much more awaits you on a trip to the Sorpesee.
Zum Sorpesee...Discover the largest reservoir in the Sauerland: The Möhnesee. Nature, relaxation and a variety of activities are possible along the 40 kilometers of shoreline.
Three lidos invite you to enjoy a day of swimming or water fun and water sports. Five signposted circular cycle routes and numerous hiking trails through the Arnsberg Forest Nature Park will make you eager to get active.
Zum Möhnesee...
The Bigge- and Listersee is the largest reservoir in NRW. It stretches between the district town Olpe in the south and Attendorn in the far north.
Two excursion boats, the "MS Westfalen" and the "MS Bigge", sail regularly across the water during the summer months. Attractive excursion restaurants, beautiful cycling and hiking trails and numerous water sports facilities provide guests with the best vacation enjoyment year after year. The diving school, for example, introduces you to life below the water's surface Biggesee.
Zum Biggesee / Listersee...Experience nature Diemelsee - experience its idyllic location, in the middle of the untouched nature of the nature park Diemelsee with its abundance of fish, waterfowl and native game. No matter what time of year, no matter what time of day - the Diemelsee fascinates and offers unique views and great photo opportunities.
Of course, fans of water sports will also get their money's worth on its shores: excellent water bathing quality, boat hire and a small excursion boat are available.
Zum Diemelsee...
Tip
Water ski facility in Niedersfeld
Fancy some action? Then head for the "Wake & Water" facility in Winterberg on Hillebachsee. Here you can experience water skiing and wakeboarding for everyone - from beginner to pro, from young to young at heart. There is an 800-metre-long cable car that takes water skiers and wakeboarders across the Hillebachsee pulls.
The "line up" bistro invites you to linger and watch the action.