The Felsenmeer
Due to its appearance, the Felsenmeer is divided into three parts: the 'Large Felsenmeer', the 'Small Felsenmeer' and the 'Paradise'. Together, the parts stretch 700 meters in length and 100 to 200 meters in width. With the start of the Landesgartenschau 2010, the Felsenmeer has also become more exciting and eventful than ever before. This is because a free-floating, wave-shaped bridge and a viewing platform open up completely new views of the "National Geotope" to visitors. The Felsenmeer can only be visited via the designated paths, which you must not leave under any circumstances, as there are many deep crevices and fissures throughout the area. You are also protecting the flora and fauna of this sensitive geotope. There are information boards at the entrances to the Felsenmeer. The designated 'Panorama Trail' leads you to the most impressive viewpoints.
Out and about in the Felsenmeer National Geotope
If you would like to find out more about the formation, geology, cultural and natural history of the Felsenmeer, you can take part in a guided tour.
Guided tour for children, young people and adults
A beautiful forest path leads from Heinrichshöhle up to the Felsenmeer. Deep gorges and high cliffs impress visitors. According to legend, dwarves once lived there. A tour of the Felsenmeer provides lots of interesting information about this bizarre landscape and the old iron ore mining there.
Felsenmeer mining: The Felsenmeer is one of the oldest mining areas for iron ore. Impressive rock formations can be seen here, which have been formed over a very long period of time by the influence of wind, water and man.
Special guided tours and information on Felsenmeer mining: duration approx. 1.5-2 hours, minimum number of participants 10 people. Speläo-Gruppe Sauerland e.V., Tel.: 02372 - 80704, www.sgs-ev.de
Other guided tours are coordinated by the Hemer Tourist Information Office. Please send inquiries to toiuristik@hemer.de or 02372-551 6110.
The Sauerlandpark Hemer is located in the immediate vicinity https://sauerlandpark-hemer.de/
The Felsenmeer is accessible all year round. Sturdy footwear is recommended.
Felsenmeer Hemer is an attraction at >WasserEisenLand - Industriekultur Südwestfalen.
It is also listed as a Cultural Gem of the European Union: https://culturalgems.jrc.ec.europa.eu/map/138863