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Sorpesee - History
The ambiguous slogan "Sorpesee – at the front of the SauerlandThe Sorpesee is the nearest to the top tourist station. On the other hand, the Sorpesee has become modern especially in the last 10 years. If a Sauerland lake can assert itself, it will be possible to reach the highest point of its history. Life-Style Character The Sorpe Sea.
Built between 1926 and 1935, the 8.5km long Sorpesee has a storage volume of 70 million m3 not only as a water donor and power supplier for the region and the Ruhr area, but since the 1970s many residents from the Ruhr area have a second residence here – which is due to the fact that at that time the Ruhr area still suffered very much from coal dust. Our relatives also moved from Dortmund to Amecke at that time. Those who could not afford a property, alternatively maintains a fixed caravan place on one of the numerous Campsiteswhich are located all over the west bank.
The places Langscheid and Amecke
Langscheid at the dam is the tourist center on the lake and structurally a new place, since it was completely moved from the valley to the mountain with the construction of the dam in the 30s. It is terraced on a slope and you have a wonderful view of the lake from many houses/apartments. The local image has remained village-like but with very many second apartments.Langscheid offers the entire leisure spectrum, which is of a Holiday & Leisure Location the new technologies, including a small indoor pool and the new Panorama sauna. While in summer at the promenade It is still quiet in the upper place.
The idyllic Amecke at the Vorbecken is a grown Village with castle & manor as well as mainly single-family houses and two large campsites. On the eastern slope also clothed Ruhrgebieter have a (second) residence. Golf club at the castle (www.golfhausamecke.de==References==<br>
Seerund as on the promenade in Langscheid you are looking for here in vain. There are only a few hostels, but the infrastructure of the place serves primarily Rest and recreation search for day guests. The newly created "Air life cycleThe area around the pool.
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Activities at the Sorpesee
Hiking, cycling, culture, water sports, fishing or golf, the shoreline of Lake Sorpe offers numerous opportunities for leisure activities. Here we present all important leisure activities on Lake Sorpe and in the direct vicinity of Lake Sorpe.
Beach in Langscheid
One of the most popular beach resorts in Sauerland! The well-kept beach bath is chargeable – and yet on hot days during the summer holidays and on weekends often very full, however there are also numerous free bathing spots at the Sorpesee. The water quality of the Sorpesee is first class. In the beach pool Langscheid there is a large sunbathing lawn, beach café with panoramic lake terrace and tree boat rental. The modern lake promenade of Langscheid is connected with numerous gastronomy. Strandbad LangscheidTo Sorpedamm 47
59846 Sundern - Langscheid
Telephone 02935 583 Email: info@sorpesee.de
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Bathing places at the Sorpesee
At the Sorpesee there is many bathing placesOn the east bank there are free unofficial bathing spots, while on the west bank most bathing places belong to camping sites. Partial entrance is required. The water quality of the Sorpesee is first class. Many guests can also bask on the lawns on the promenade Langscheid or at the pre-basin in Amecke. Since the Airlebnisweg the popularity of the pre-basin has increased rapidly. If you prefer a quieter place, you will find a private bathing spot around the deepest reservoir of the Sauerland. Those on the 6.5km long east bank are only reachable by bike or on foot, as there is no road here - but they can also be found between the campsites on the west shore. Advantage: Anyone who swims wild does not pay any entrance fees. Disadvantage: You are not on lawns, but mostly on gravel banks. Beware of uninformed people: There are shallow and deep-falling bathing places in the shore area, which is often not recognizable from the shore.Show more
"Haus des Gastes" in Langscheid with spa
The guest's house is located in the continuation of the promenade above the lake overlooking the promenade. There are a small Indoor pool (Kurbad), panoramic sauna, the Tourist info, bistro/cafeteria, a Mini golf course, the concert mussel as well as the 2018 newly created "ParCur" - an outdoor fitness center with 18 stations.Haus des Gastes Hakenbrinkweg 19 59846 Sundern-Langscheid Tel. 02935/9699011 Homepage
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Panorama sauna Sorpesee
Small but fine - a modern very nice sauna complex with beautiful view of the Sorpesee lake in the guest's house. The complex is characterized by its cozy and family atmosphere. If you don't like large mass saunas, this is just right. four saunas, two relaxation rooms and beautifully designed outdoor area The sauna friend is offered everything important; panoramic sauna (90° with infusion; Tulisauna with oven (100°); Valosauna (60°); steam bath. small indoor pool. Panorama sauna Sorpesee In the guest's house Hakenbrinkweg 19 59846 Sundern-Langscheid Tel. 02935/9699011 HomepageShow more
Indoor pool Sundern
modernly renovated indoor pool with moderate prices and three pools: 25-meter-swimming pool, sep. diving pool with 5m tower and waterclimbing tower. Children's pool with 33° water temperature and children's whirlpool.
The highlight is the new Waterclimbing system. Climbing in swimwear, without net and safety brings the adrenaline mirror to the height, the jump into the cool wet the cooling down. At special climbing handles for wet hands and feet the swimming pool visitors can climb from the water up. Different colors characterize the different difficulty levels of the routes. And whoever has arrived at a height of 6 m celebrates his success with the free fall into the pool.
The I-top is the colored underwater lighting, which can be created a special atmosphere in the evenings. There is also a sauna area.
Indoor pool Sundern
Berliner Straße 61
59846 Sundern
phone 029 33/ 49 47
info@sorpesee.de
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Diving school Sauerland at the Sorpesee
Whether you are a beginner or already a diver, the diving school-Sorpesee offers you the complete service around diving. Divers are trained as best as possible and highly individually advised
The training takes place according to the world's leading training system of PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors). We are a 5 Star IDC Center, which means that we can run the IDC (Instructor Development Course). Training instructors for diving courses for disabled people. Of course we also train people with mobile phone cap.
In our shop you will find everything the diver's heart desires. Diving equipment of all renowned manufacturers, spare parts, equipment up to swimwear. Filling service, inspection and maintenance service.
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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Sorpesee - passenger shipping
Explore the Sorpesee from the water. The MS Sorpesee with its 3 decks including sun roof offers beautiful views of the lake and shore. The ship runs between the dam in Langscheid and the pre-basin in Amecke. A tour takes about 30 minutes. On board there is an extensive range of drinks and food.
There are numerous special rides/special dates, among others moonlight rides and every day is SENIORENTAG, where round trip only costs 6,00 €.
The price for a round trip is 9€ for adults and 4,50€ for children aged 5 - 14, The single trip costs 7€/adults and 3,50€/children. (as of 2019)
Approximate season times: daily from Good Friday to the end of NRW autumn holidays 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 at the Sorpesee
There are pedal boats and fishing boats.
Pedal boating is always fun and a huge adventure for the very little ones.
You will find pedal boat rental companies in three places: - in Amecke am Airlebnisweg (Campen am Damm) - in Langscheid an der Promenade (beim Schiffsanlage) - in Langschein near the beach 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 Sorpesee
The Sailpoint on Lake Sorpe offers relaxed sailing, boat rental and qualified sailing training at a high level.
"It doesn't matter if you have sailed or already have sailing experience. The only thing the lake wants is to sail on it every now and then. To experience the beauty of nature under sail is one of the biggest experiences in Sauerland. The lake is waiting for you to explore" - says Matthias Liebscher, owner of the Sailpoint on Lake Sorpe.
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 & surf school at the Sorpesee
Windsurfing is allowed on the entire lake - except on the pre-basin. The passenger boating Sorpesee has an entrance in the whole sea area. Wind forecast for windsurfers the weather station Edersee-Scheid see here: www.windfinder.com/sorpesee Equipment rental as well as surfing courses for beginners and advanced users are offered. Surfclub Hachen-Sorpesee e.V.ailpoint Sorpesee Lake Sorpe 1159846 Sundern-Langscheid Tel. 02935-4355 (general)
Tel. 02935-4536 (broadcasting) 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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Mosaic outdoor center at the Sorpesee
Climbing Park - Flossbau - Archery - Canoe & Bike Rental Welcome to the outdoor centre Sorpesee. Our outdoor centre is located on the banks of Lake Sorpe - the house, the lake terrace, the lake shore and a small beech forest offer plenty of space for companies, school classes, youth and leisure groups. Floss construction: "Building a raft together" - this task is an eventful highlight for every group. Ask for all our experience programs for groups, school classes and companies. Our bike & canoe rental is open to you in good weather on weekends, holidays and during the school holidays (NRW) from 10.00 am to 18.00 pm. 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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Inliner or bike tour around the Sorpesee
With its manageable length, a Sorpesee tour is ideal for families. The lake has an asphalted cycle path with no climbs around it. The round is 15km long,- incl. an additional round around the beautiful pool in Amecke with a detour to the castle Acke you come on 20km. Note: The tour around the pool is not suitable for inliners, as there are also gravel paths here. On the west bank you meet numerous attractive gastronomy at the campsites or at the promenade Langscheid. The east bank is a wonderful tripp through nature - completely car-free and without any construction. The Sauerland offers also numerous other beautiful bike paths and cycling tours - as well as the best Mountainkine and Dowhillparks in Germany. More information in our own wheel section HERE!
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Hiking around the Sorpesee
The Rundweg around the Sorpesee is signposted by the Sauerland Mountain Club (SGV) with a white S in the circle on black ground. The starting point of the circular route is Amecke at the forewater of Lake Sorpe.
A tip: If the route seems too long, you can also use the Sorpe Sea vessel From Langscheid back to Amecke, ski over the lake. Otherwise: The route is not short, but there are few climbs and the route is not very difficult.
The hiking route mainly runs on the mountain ranges around the lake. It passes through the highlights of Lake Sorpe, including the Kyrillwald, the dam, the observation tower in Langscheid, Airlebnisweg Acke. On the way there are numerous places with beautiful views of Lake Sorpe and the Sauerländer mountains.
Route profile: Length of route: 21 km; walking time or break: 5 hrs. 17 min.; altitude approx. ↑524m ↓524m
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Golf courses at the Sorpesee
Golf at the house Anecke (Sorpesee)9 hole space plus 6-hole short place beautifully located at the castleGood difficulty level: sporty house Amecke
59846 Sundern - Amecke
Tel. +49 2393 170666
info@golfhausamecke.de www.golfhausamecke.de Golfclub Sauerland e. V. (Neheim-Hüsten)
9-hole course at Herdring Castle Difficulty: sporty Golf course 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.deShow more
Luisenhütte Balve - Adventure Museum
7km from Lake Sorpe - The Luisenhütte is a Monument of national importanceHere the early industrial metallurgical technology can be experienced. Unique for Germany The Louisenhütte can be visited a complete ensemble of huts with iron foundry and surroundings. The Luisenhütte went into operation in 1732 and was closed down in 1865 when the new large farms in the Ruhr area no longer enabled an economic operation of the Luisenhuettte during the Idustrieisation. a little miracleAfter its closure, the Luisenhütte survived an entire century in its original state and was never demolished, which makes it so unique and valuable as a technical monument today. In the active adventure museum in the lovingly restored Luisenhütte visitors raise the wheelbarrows loaded with iron ore, charcoal and limestone themselves. A historical sound film shows the filling of the furnace from above by the hut servants. Ten metres lower, the cutting of the pig iron at the open furnace chest is effectively simulated by means of light staging and other heat emitters as well as sound film cuttings: The glowing iron now flows into the massel bed. In the blower house, the water wheel with piston fan and blower steam machine can be put into operation silently. In the iron foundry further light installations convey impressions of producing melting furnaces and a casting of gears and other casting parts.In addition, break rooms and former Platzknechtswohnung are shown, where the film "Fire Stream of Iron" and interactive computer simulation deepens the experience. Four models explain and compare the most important smelting techniques and their development since the Middle Ages. Technology playground "Little Luise" at the Luisenhütte For children there is the new technology playground, which takes up many elements of the hut museum again. Children can thus playfully imitate the production processes of the hut. Luisenhütte
Wocklum 10
58802 Balve - Wocklum
Tel. +49 2375-3134
museen@maerkischer-kreis.de Homepage
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Balver Cave - largest cultural cave in Europe
8km from Lake Sorpe - The Balver Cave is a unique natural stage that seeks its like and is well known far beyond Germany's borders. Neanderthals, Mammut, cave bear and others used the cave in earlier times as a natural shelter. Nowadays, a diverse cultural program is offered in the up to 11 m high, 18 m wide and 90 m deep natural event hall: Rock, pop, classical music, musical, Irish folk, acting performances, children's theatre. Many well-known artists of all genres performed here. Visitors enjoy a special cultural experience with exceptional ambience and unique acoustics. The Balver cave is accessible to the disabled. Program, dates and tickets see homepage. Balver CaveLight
58802 Balve
Phone +49 2375-1030
Email: info@festspiele-balver-hoehle.de www.festspiele-balver-hoehle.de
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Open-air stage Arnsberg - Herdringen
12km from Lake Sorpe - The amateur play stage in Arnsberg-Herdringen can reach a 60 years of tradition The beautiful and professional facility with modern technology and good acoustics below a quarry on the outskirts of the village has approx. 800 covered places. Every season, Freilichtbühne Herdringen e.V. hosts a children's and adults' event with amateur actors and a lot of commitment, which takes place on numerous dates in the summer months from the end of May to the beginning of September. Open-air platform HerdringenLohweg
59757 Arnsberg - Herdringen
Telephone 02932-39140
Fax 02932-9021759
karten@flbh.de www.flbh.de
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Motorcycle paradise Sauerland
The winding Sauerland therefore offers first-class motorcycle routes.
In particular: the Sauerland lakes are one Eldorado for bikers and beyond there are numerous well-known routes in the Sauerland, among others the 102km long Hochsauerland-Höhenstraßewhich runs with an 8 as a route between the towns of Medebach Winterberg and Schmallenberg. In total there are 10 elaborated great motorcycle tours in Sauerland, which are available as a roadbook at the Tourist-Info or at sourland.com.
On the Road there is a lot to discover: Mountains and lakes, dams, timberworks, numerous leisure facilities and sights. numerous cross-regionally well-known biker meetings on the way, among others, the ferry house at Diemelsee, the bigge grill at the Biggetalsperre, the ignition material at Lake Eder, Geronimos, Bikers Inn and Wolf's district at Lake Möhne or Stavros at Lake Sorpe.
The region offers motorcyclists everything their heart desires and in the evenings the party mile in Willingen offers a lot of "Après-Bike" possibilities.
Loud is out!
The 10 tours listed in the Sauerland Roadbook lead along the most beautiful spots in the Sauerland, which are therefore also visited by other tourists and rest seekers, especially on the numerous leisure lakes. Not only guests but also many Sauerlanders living on the typical motor routes often feel harassed by motorcycle noise.
Therefore, the noise-sensitive consideration of bikers is essential so that there will not be roadblocks for motorcyclists in the future!
Please set a visible (and audible) sign against motorcycle noise - loud is out!
Driving behaviour:
Most bikers in the Sauerland behave considerately and avoid high-touring driving in towns and in noise-sensitive tourist places. Be a model to the minority who do not do this and speak to your ruthless colleagues accordingly !
The Roadbook in the Sauerland Tourist Infos. Tourist info see here...
HERE Goes to the most beautiful Sauerland motorcycle routes with description
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Airlebnisweg in Amecke
Promenade in Amecke with "Airlebnisweg". An exciting way for young and old!
The 2015 newly designed promenade with "Airlebnisweg" in Amecke, at the foothills of Lake Sorpe, is a real enrichment for the place, its inhabitants and its guests. A completely new promenade on the east bank was created about one kilometer long. It leads from the "MS Sorpesee" jetty; at the front basin wall to the place.
This means that we now have the previous promenade on the west bank to a complete Round promenade around the Vorbecken with the topic of health as an "air life path", where many exciting stations to linger and discover tourist highlight at the Sorpesee The topics of "water" and "healthy breathing" are linked together and invite to participate actively.
The 3.4 km long circular route "Airlebnisweg Amecke" is barrier-free and contains 15 individual stations on the overarching topic of water and breathing as core components of life. Stations are e.g. the water adventure place, the water fountain, the barefoot path or the aroma and fragrance garden. Road map HERE
Lakeside promenade Langscheid
Strolling, slurping, relaxing... as on holiday - it's just so beautiful at Lake Sorpe! Not only guests, also locals love the 2009 Newly designed promenade at the Sorpesee.
On warm summer evenings Listening to concerts and watching theatre performances, eat an ice cream, skate, ride a bike, play beach volleyball, go for a walk with the children or join the many Water games on the promenade or when jumping into the cool wet – everything is possible at the Sorpesee. A modern gastronomy with life-style character and lake terraces invites you to a drink or delicious food on the promenade. See and be seen... Some convertibles and sports cars park in front of the relevant restaurants, which is why there is a humorous slogan: "My St. Tropez is called Sorpesee! Motorbike-Treff is the LUCAS AM SEE (former "Saxony curve")
"Wednesday at the Sorpesee"
This slogan is gradually becoming an institution in the Sauerland region. In July and August from 7 p.m. "Wednesdays at Lake Sorpe" an absolute must on the promenade in Langscheid (Dates HERE).
Afterwork party with live music, fresh tapped and delicious food with a beautiful panorama on warm summer evenings - is there a nicer evening off?!
Webcams: Sorpesee
all 6 Sorpesee webcams as well as many other Sauerland webcams Click HERE
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