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Sorpeese - History
The Sorpeese is the nearest tourist top station when you travel from the Ruhr area to the Sauerland. On the other hand, the Sorpeese has been refurbished in a modern way, especially in the last 10 years. If a Sauerland can claim more of a lifestyle character, then the Sorpeese. So fans say: "My St. Tropez is the Sorpeese"Built between 1926 and 1935, the 8.5 km long Sorpeese with a storage volume of 70 million m3 does not only serve as a water dispenser and electricity supplier for the region and Ruhr area, but since the 1970s many inhabitants of the Ruhr area have had a second home here - which is due to the fact that the Ruhr area still suffered from the coal dust at that time. Our family members also moved from Dortmund to Amecke. If you cannot afford a house, you can also have a permanent caravan place on one of the many campsites that lie along the western shore.
The towns of Langscheid and Amecke
Langscheid an der dam is the tourist center on the lake and structurally a new place, since it was moved completely from the valley to the mountain with the construction of the dam in the thirties. It is terrace-shaped on a slope and from many houses / apartments you have a beautiful view over the lake. The cityscape has nevertheless remained village-like, but with a large number of second homes.Langscheid offers the full range of leisure activities you can enjoy from a holiday & excursion destination expect, including a small indoor pool and the new panoramasauna. Although there is a lot going on in summer BoulevardIt's quiet uptown anyway.
The idyllic Amecke at the foot of the reservoir is a traditional village with a castle & mansion, but also mainly single family homes and two large campsites. Welcoming Ruhr area residents also have a (second) home on the eastern slope. It is no coincidence that the Golf Club at the castle (www.golfhausamecke.de) is based in Amecke.
You will in vain search for the hustle and bustle of the Langscheid promenade. There are only a few hostels, but the infrastructure of the place mainly serves day guests who are looking for rest and relaxation. Also the newly built .Air font courseThe front square is a good fit.
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Recreational activities at the Sorpeese
Hiking, cycling, culture, water sports, fishing or golf, the Sorpeese coastline offers plenty of opportunities for recreational activities. Here we present you all important leisure activities at the Sorpeese and in the immediate vicinity.
Beach pool Langscheid (Sorpeese)
One of the most popular bathing beaches in Sauerland! For the well-maintained lido it has to be paid - and yet it is on hot days during the summer holidays and on weekends often very busy, although there are also many free swimming spots at Sorpeese. The water quality of the Sorpeese is fine. Lido Langscheid has a large sunbathing area, a beach café with panoramic terrace on the lake and rental of pedalos. Connected is the modern Langscheid promenade along the lake with numerous restaurants. More Sorpeese-Infos HERE! Strandbad LangscheidTo Sorpedamm 47
59846 Sundern - Langscheid
Telephone 02935 583 Email: info@sorpesee.de
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Seaside resorts near Sorpeese
There are numerous bathing areas On the eastern shore there are free unofficial seaside resorts, while on the west coast most of the resorts are part of camping sites. Sometimes import is required. The water quality of the Sorpeese is fine. Many guests also sunbathe on the lawns on the Langscheid promenade or in the foothills of Amecke. Since the Air Adventure Trail the front basin has grown rapidly in popularity.Those who prefer to relax can find a private swimming area around the deepest reservoir of the Sauerland. Those on the 6.5 km long east bank can only be reached by bike or by foot, because there is no road here - but they can also be found between the campsites on the weistoever. Advantage: Those who bathe in the wild do not pay access. Disadvantage: you are not on the lawn, but usually on the gravel bench.
Beware of those who do not know the area: There are shallow and deep rolling bathing areas in the shore, which are often not visible from the shore.
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"House of the Guest" in Langscheid met Spa
The "House of the guest" is a continuation of the promenade above the lake with views up to the boulevard. There is a small indoor poolpanoramic sauna, tourist information, bistro/cafeteria, mini golf course, concert scale and the 2018 newly created "ParCur" - an outdoor fitness centre with 18 stations. Haus des Gastes Hakenbrinkweg 19 59846 Sundern-Langscheid Tel. 02935/9699011 Homepage
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Panorama sauna Sorpesee + indoor pool
Small but fine - a modern, very beautiful sauna facility with a beautiful view of the Sorpee. The decor is characterized by a cosy and familiar atmosphere. If you do not like large mass saunas, you are here at the right place. With four saunas, two relaxation rooms and a beautifully designed outdoor space, sauna enthusiasts get everything they need; Panorama sauna (90° with a broth; Tulisauna with fire oven (100 °); Valosauna (60 °); steam bath. indoor pool is connected. Panorama sauna Sorpesee In the guest's house Hakenbrinkweg 19 59846 Sundern Tel. 02935/9699011 Homepage
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Indoor pool Sundern
Modern renovated indoor pool with reasonable prices and three pools: 25m swimming pool, separate diving pool with tower of 5m and climbing tower. Children's pool with water temperature of 33° and children's pool.The highlight is the new water climbing facilityBy climbing into a bathing suit, without a net or safety device, your adrenaline really gets high, while you jump into the cool water for cooling. Swimming pool visitors can climb out of the water with special climbing handles for wet hands and feet. Different colors indicate the different difficulty levels of the routes. And whoever has arrived at 6m altitude celebrates his success with a free fall in the pool.
The icing on the cake is the colored underwater lighting, which can provide a special atmosphere in the evening hours. There is also a sauna.
Indoor pool Sundern
Berliner Straße 61
59846 Sundern
phone 029 33/ 49 47
info@sorpesee.de
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Diving school Sauerland near Sorpeese
Whether you're a beginner or a diving professional, the diving school Sorpeese offers you the complete range of diving services. Divers are trained as well as possible and receive very individual advice
The training is based on the world's leading training system of PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors). We are a 5 Star IDC Center, which means that the IDC (Instructor Development Course) can be carried out with us. Training as a diving instructor for diving courses for disabled people. Of course we also train people with disabilities.
In our shop you will find everything a diver needs. Dive equipment from all well-known manufacturers is in stock, including spare parts, equipment and even bathing clothes. Filling service, testing and maintenance services.
Diving school Sorpesee GmbH
Amecker Straße 16
59846 Sundern - Amecke
Telephone 023 93/ 22 04 30
Fax 023 93 24 00 27
info@tauchschule-sorpesee.de
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Sorpeese - Passenger shipping
Explore the Sorpesee from the water. The MS Sorpeese with its 3 decks including a sun roof offers a beautiful view of the lake and the coast. The ship sails between the dam in Langscheid and the foreland in Amecke. A tour takes about 30 minutes. On board is a wide range of food and drink.
There are numerous special trips/special dates, including Moonlight Riding and every Friday is the HIGHRDAG, where a return trip costs only 6€.
The price for a round trip is 9€ for adults and 4.50€ for children aged 5-14 years, the single trip costs 7€/adult and 3.50€/child (from 2019).
Estimated seasons: daily from Good Friday to the end of the NRW autumn holiday
Personenschifffahrt-Sorpeese Heuweg 15 A. 59846 Sundern-Langscheid-Sorpedamm Telephone: +49 170 8050145info(at) personsschifffahrt-sorpeene.de www.persschifffahrt-sorpeene.de
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Boat rental in the Sorpese
There are pedal boats and fishing boats.
Pedal bikes are always fun and a huge adventure for the little ones.
You can rent pedalos in three places: - in Amecke on the Airvonduren course (camping on the dam) - in Langscheid on the promenade (near the jetty) - in Langscheid near the lido. Pedestrian boats Fam. GrisaillCampsite at the dam Am Amecker Damm 2
59846 Sundern - Amecke
Telephone +49 173-9062660 or +49 173-9062655 Pedestrian boat rental a.d. Promenade
To Sorpedamm 4
59846 Sundern - Langscheid
Telephone +49 151-52406506
alia-marina1986(at)hotmail.de www.tretboote-loos.de Pedal boats at the beach bath she Info Beach Bath Fishing boat rental at the Sorpesee
am Nordic-Ferienpark Am Sorpesee 193
59846 Sundern
Tel. +49 170 - 1220877 fishing boat rental-sorpesee(at)email.de www.angelbootleih-sorpesee.de
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Sailing & Sailing School at the Sorpeese
The Sailpoint at Sorpeese offers relaxing sailing, boat rental and high-level qualified sailing training.
"It doesn't matter whether you've sailed or already have sailing experience. All the lake wants is that you occasionally sail on it. Experienceing the beauty of nature under sail is one of the most beautiful experiences in the Sauerland. The lake is waiting to be discovered by you."- says Matthias Liebscher, owner of the Sailpoint near Sorpee.
Sailpoint Sorpeesedirectly at the Nordic Holiday Park Am Sorpesee 195
59846 Sundern
Tel. +49 171 747 4275
info(at)sailpoint-sorpesee.de www.sailpoint-sorpesee.de
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Surfing & Surfing School at the Sorpeese
Windsurfing is allowed on the whole lake, except in the front square. The passenger boating of the Sorpeese takes precedence throughout the lake area. Wind forecasts for windsurfers from the weather station Edersee-Scheid see here: www.windfinder.com/sorpesee Equipment rental and surf courses for beginners and advanced students are offered. Surf Club Hachen-Sorpeese e.V. Sailpoint Sorpeese Lake Sorpe 1159846 Sundern-Langscheid Tel. 02935-4355 (General)
Tel. 02935-4536 (popular sports) info(at)surfclub-hachen.de www.surfclub-hachen.de
Mr. Move Windsurfingcenter Lake Sorpe 17
59846 Sundern-Langscheid Tel. 02393/240725 Mobile 0171/2791096 mr.move(at)gmx.net www.mr-move.de
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Mosaik Outdoor Center at the So European
Climbing park - rafts building - archery - canoeing & bicycle rental Step out of daily life. In the adventure! Welcome to the Sorroese Outdoor Center. Our outdoor center is located on the shores of the lake Sorroese - the house, the lake terrace, the shore of the lake and a small beech forest offer plenty of space for businesses, school classes, young people and leisure groups. Flat-rolled products of iron or steel: "Building a raft together" - this task is an eventful highlight for every group. Ask for all our adventurous programs for groups, school classes and businesses. Our bike & canoe rental is open to you in good weather on weekends, holidays and during school holidays (NRW) from 10.00 till 18.00. We look forward to your visit! Mosaic Outdoor Center Sorpeseeam Nordic-Ferienpark Am Sorpesee 193
59846 Sundern
Tel. +49 2393 - 2408641
info(at)outdoorzentrum-sorpesee.de www.outdoorzentrum-sorpesee.de
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Inline or bike tour around the Sorroese
A tour around the Sorpesee with its manageable length is ideal for families. The lake has a paved cycle path without slopes. The round is 15km long - including an extra round around the beautiful front square of Amecke with a detour to Amecke Castle, you get 20km. Please note: The tour around the front square is not suitable for inline skating as there are gravel paths here as well. On the westoever you will find numerous attractive restaurants on the campsites or on the Langscheid promenade. The east bank is a wonderful trip through nature - completely car-free and without buildings. The Sauerland also offers numerous other beautiful bike paths and bike tours - as well as the best mountain cinemas and downhill parks in Germany. More information in our own bike section HERE!
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Walking around the Sorpeese
The hiking trail around the Sorpese is indicated by the Sauerlandse Bergvereniging (SGV) with a white S in a circle on a black background. starting point of the circular route is Amecke at the front square of the Sorpee.
A tip: if the route seems too long, you can also use it Sorpeese ship Take back to Amecke halfway through Long farewell over the lake. Otherwise, the trail is not short, but there are few slopes and the route is hardly difficult.
The hiking trail mainly runs over the mountain ranges around the lake. You pass the highlights of the Sorpese, including the Kyrillwald, the dam, the lookout tower in Langscheid, Amecke Air Adventure Trail. On the way there are many places with beautiful views of the Sorpean and Sauerlands mountains.
Route profile: route length: 21 km; Walking time without break: 5 hours 17 minutes; Altitude gain approximately ↑ 524m ↓ 524m
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Golf courses at Sorpeese
Golf at the house Anecke (Sorpesee)9 holes track plus 6 holes short course beautifully located on the castle and estate
Difficulty: sporty Haus Amecke
59846 Sundern - Amecke
Tel. +49 2393 170666
info@golfhausamecke.de www.golfhausamecke.de Golfclub Sauerland e. V. (Neheim-Hüsten)
99-hole orbit at Herdringen Castle
Difficulty: sporty Zum Golfplatz 19
59759 Arnsberg - Herdringen
Tel. +49 2932-31546
sekretariat@golfclub-sauerland.de www.golfclub-sauerland.de
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Segway tour at Lake Sorpe
Segway Fun-Tours at the Sorpesee - Notification required! Offers are guided Segway tours with guide from 1.5 to 3 hours including previous driving safety training Participant requirement: The minimum age is 15 years as well as a driving license (minimum Mofaführerschein). Body weight at least 45-118Kg; firm footwear and weather-adjusted clothing required. Contact: Robert Hobik Wiedenbrückerstr. 25b 59555 Lippstadt Tel. 02941/8282463 Mobile 0171/6401621 Mail: robert.hobik(at)web.de www.die-strassenfeger.de
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Luisenhütte Balve - Adventure Museum
The Luisenhütte is a monument of national importanceEarly industrial melting technology can be experienced here. Unique for Germany, a complete steel plant complex with iron foundries and surroundings can be viewed in the Louisenhütte. The Luisenhütte was put into operation in 1732 and was put out of use in 1865 when the new large blast furnaces in the Ruhr area no longer allowed the economic functioning of the Luisenhütte as part of industrialization.It's a little miracle that the Luisenhütte survived in its original state for a century after the decommissioning and was never broken down, making it so unique and valuable as a technical monument today.
At the active adventure museum in the lovingly restored Luisenhütte visitors themselves lift the wheelbarrows full of iron ore, charcoal and limestone. At the top of the blast furnace heat radiators generate authentic heat. A historical sound film shows that the oven is filled from above by the waiters. The tapping of the pig iron on the open stove is effectively simulated by means of light staging and further heat radiators and cutouts from the film: the glowing iron is now flowing into the bed of the barrage. In the blower house, the water wheel can be started loudly with piston blower and blower steam machine. In the foundry, further lighting installations convey impressions from melting furnaces and a casting of gears and other cast parts that have just taken place.
Furthermore, break rooms and the apartment of former servants are shown, where the film "Fire Stream of Iron" and interactive computer simulation deepen the experience. Four models explain and compare the most important melting techniques and their development since the Middle Ages.
Technology playground "Little Luise" at the Luisenhütte
For children there is the new technology playground, which again takes up many elements of the hut museum. In this way children can relate in a playful way to the production process of the hut. Luisenhütte
Wocklum 10
58802 Balve - Wocklum
Tel. +49 2375-3134
museen@maerkischer-kreis.de Homepage
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Balver cave - Europe's largest cultural cave
The Balver cave is a unique natural stage that is unmatched and well known beyond the borders of Germany.Neanderthals, mammoths and cave bears used the cave in ancient times as a natural hiding place. Nowadays a varied cultural program is offered in the natural event hall, which is up to 11 m high, 18 m wide and 90 m deep: rock, pop, classical, musical, Irish folk, acting, children's theatre. Many well-known artists of all genres have performed here. Visitors enjoy a special cultural experience with an exceptional atmosphere and unique acoustics. The Balver cave is barrier free.
Program, dates and tickets see homepage. Balver Cave
Light
58802 Balve
Phone +49 2375-1030
Email: info@festspiele-balver-hoehle.de www.festspiele-balver-hoehle.de
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Open air theatre Arnsberg - Herdringen
The theatre of amateur actors in Arnsberg-Herdringen can look back on more than 60 years of tradition and is a permanent cultural institution in the Sauerland. The beautiful and professional facility with modern technology and good acoustics under a quarry on the outskirts of the city has about 800 covered places.Each season the Freilichtbühne Herdringen e.V., with amateur actors and a lot of effort, organises a children's and adult event, which takes place on different dates in the summer months from late May to early September.
2021 programme: Robber Hotzenplotz and Musical Line 1 Open-air platform Herdringen
Lohweg
59757 Arnsberg - Herdringen
Telephone 02932-39140
Fax 02932-9021759
karten@flbh.de www.flbh.de
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Motorcycle paradise Sauerland
The Edersee is an internationally renowned Eldorado for motorcyclists and there are numerous well-known routes in the Sauerland, including: the 102 km long Hochsauerland-Hoogstraat, which runs with an 8 as a route between the cities Medebach, Winterberg and Schmallenberg. There are a total of 10 great motorcycling tours in the Sauerland, which are available as a roadbook at the Tourist Info or on sauerland.com.
There is much to discover on the road: mountains and lakes, dams, half-timbered houses, numerous recreational facilities and attractions. Numerous national famous bikers' meetings on the way. the ferry house near Diemelsee, the Bigge grill at the BigNumbersperre, the Zündstoff near Edersee, Geronimos, Bikers Inn and Wolfs Revier near Möhnee or Stavros near So Europeane.
The region offers bikers everything their heart desires and in the evening the party mile in Willingen offers plenty of après-bike' options on weekends.
Loud is out!
The 10 trips from the Sauerland Roadbook lead along the most beautiful places in the Sauerland, which is why other tourists and people looking for relaxation, especially on the many recreational lakes, often suffer from engine noise, not only guests but also many Sauerlanders who live on the typical motor routes.
That is why noise-sensitive consideration of motorcyclists is essential, so that there will be no road closures for motorcyclists in the future!
Set a visible (and audible) sign against engine noise - loud is off!
performance:
Most motorcyclists in the Sauerland are attentive and avoid fast driving in places and in sound-sensitive tourist locations. Be a role model for the minority that does not do so and address your ruthless colleagues accordingly!
The route book is available in the Tourist Information Sauerland. Tourist Information List See Here...
HERE find the most beautiful Sauerland motor routes with a description
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Air font course in Amecke
Promenade in Amecke with "Airvonduren trails." An exciting route for young and old!
The renewed promenade in 2015 with the Airvonture Parcours "Amecke" at the front of the Sorpeese basin is a real enrichment for the place, its residents and its guests. A completely new promenade was built about one kilometer long on the east bank. It leads from the scaffolding of the "MS So Europeane", by the barrier in front of the basin, so into the village.
As a result, the previous promenade on the west bank is now a complete circular promenade around the front square with the theme of health as an "Airvonduren trail," where many exciting stations to stay and discover A tourist highlight at Sorpeese. The topics "water" and "healthy breathing" are connected and invite you to participate actively.
The 3.4 km long "Airvonduren trail Amecke" is threshold free and includes 15 separate stations with the overarching theme of water and breathing as core components of life. Stations are for example the water area, the water fountain, the barefoot path or the scent and fragrance garden.
Roadmap HERE
Long farewell promenade along the lake
Walk, party, relax ... just like on holiday - it's only so beautiful at Sorpee! Not only guests, but also locals love the newly designed promenade to Sorpesee. On mild summer evenings listen to concerts and theatre performances, eat ice cream, skate, bike, play beach volleyball, walk with the children or take a dip in the many water parties on the boulevard or a dip in the cool water - everything is possible at Sorpee. Modern gastronomy with a lifestyle character and terraces on the lake invites you to enjoy a drink or a delicious meal on the boulevard. Seeing and seeing... some convertibles and sports cars are parked for relevant restaurants, so there is the humorous slogan: "My St. Tropez is Sorpese!" LUCAS AM SEE is a popular meeting place for motorcycles.
"Wednesday at Sorpeese"
This slogan gradually develops into an institution in the Sauerland. In July and August from 7 p.m., "Wednesday at Sorpesee" is an absolute must on the promenade in Langscheid (data HERE).
Afterwork party with live music, freshly tapped beer and delicious food with a beautiful panorama on mild summer evenings - what's a better way to end the work?!
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