Destination "Kahler Asten"
32 minutes by car or 22.4 kilometers from the hotel.
You can enjoy a picture-perfect panoramic view from the Kahler Asten, the second-highest mountain in North Rhine-Westphalia. The vastness of the Sauerland region can be seen in every direction from the 841-meter-high mountain, offering a beautiful view into the distance—on a clear day, you can even see up to 100 kilometers away.
In addition to the fabulous view, you will discover a beautiful heathland landscape that you can explore on winding hiking trails. More specifically, the heathland is a dwarf shrub heath with hardly any trees. Regular sheep grazing ensures that tree seedlings are eaten by the sheep. This is also supported by manual maintenance of the heath.
The following plants are primarily found in the heathland of the Kahler Asten:
- heather
- bristlegrass
- Dwarf shrubs such as blueberries and broom
Hiking trails that lead over the Kahler Asten
Numerous hiking trails in the region (such as the Rothaarsteig, the Sauerland-Höhenflug, and the Hanseweg) lead over the Kahler Asten. Ideal for nature lovers, as the Kahler Asten offers a great insight into the diversity of the Sauerland region.
