Selkentrop lies in the heart of the Schmallenberg Sauerland. In summer the hiking trails start almost at the door; in winter the ski areas around Winterberg are a short drive away.
Hiking 27 km · 30 minRhein-Weser-Turm, Kirchhundem
A ridge trail of almost 160 km from Brilon to Dillenburg, certified as a quality hiking trail. A good place to start is the Rhein-Weser-Turm with its lookout tower and inn – walkable in winter too.
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Bike park 27 km · 30 minWinterberg
17 trails from beginner to difficult on the Kappe, with three chairlifts taking riders and bikes to the top. Bikes, helmets and protectors can be hired on site.
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Wildlife park 26 km · 30 minKirchhundem
A wildlife and leisure park covering 80 hectares with wolves, lynx, bison and a petting zoo, plus rides, climbing and play areas, an indoor dinosaur land and a chairlift.
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Schmallenberg-Gellinghausen
The nearest bike park: 11 trails with flow trails, technical sections and jump lines that can be combined as you like. A lift pulls riders to the top; hire, courses and food are available on site.
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Swimming 7 km · 10 minSchmallenberg
Open-air pool with a wave pool, diving tower, children’s pool and beach volleyball, open from June to September in good weather. On rainy days the indoor SauerlandBAD in Bad Fredeburg is the alternative.
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Hiking 7 km · 10 minSchmallenberg – Bad Berleburg
An art trail with eleven large sculptures in the forest, such as the golden egg “Was war zuerst?”. The route of about 23 km ends at Schmallenberg town hall; shorter sections are possible.
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Theme park 31 km · 30 minBestwig
A Wild West theme park with around 40 attractions, including a 1.3 km summer toboggan run, roller coasters, a Ferris wheel and the “Valley of Yakari” area.
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Open-air theatre 17 km · 20 minLennestadt-Elspe
Every summer the Karl May festival plays are staged on the open-air stage in Elspe – with horses, stunts and pyrotechnics. Outside the festival season there are concerts and shows.
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Cave 30 km · 35 minAttendorn
One of the largest show caves in Germany. The guided tour takes about 40 minutes; it is 9 °C inside all year round, so bring a jacket even in summer.
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Distance and driving time from Selkentrop, rounded.
Strolling, shopping, eating out – and a good option on a rainy day.
Town 7 km · 10 minHochsauerlandkreis
Half-timbered and slate houses line the historic centre around Oststraße and Weststraße, rebuilt to a plan after the great fire of 1822. The spa gardens lie between the old town and the river Lenne.
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Town 17 km · 20 minKreis Olpe
The town in the Lenne valley is made up of 43 villages, with Altenhundem as its centre. Popular outings are the Karl May festival in Elspe and the Galileo-Park in the Sauerland pyramids near Meggen.
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Town 29 km · 35 minHochsauerlandkreis
An internationally known winter sports resort with its ski area and bobsleigh track; in summer the bike park, the Kappe and the Kahler Asten draw visitors. The pedestrian zone in the centre is made for strolling.
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With the tourist tax you receive the Schmallenberger Sauerland Card from us: free bus travel in the region plus free or reduced admission at many attractions.
