Tourism Brilon Olsberg GmbH
Tourist Info of the city of Brilon
Klaus-Peter Kappest
Brilon
Anyone walking through Brilon's Altstadt walks through many centuries. Encounters silent witnesses of the times who, if they could tell stories, would fill moving novels. First mentioned in 973, Brilon grew into one of the most important Hanseatic cities in Westfalen and one of the largest cities in Germany in terms of area.
The worth seeing Altstadt of the historic Hanseatic city invites to a relaxed stroll. The course of the old Brilon city wall is still clearly recognizable on the basis of a city map, aerial photographs and, not least, the street names. Since almost all of the sights are located within the old city wall, visitors can easily reach them on short distances.
Here you can experience a modern, active city in its historical garb and a harmonious coexistence of yesterday and today.
Whether sporty or relaxed, cyclists and hikers of all kinds will find the right route in Brilon. Relaxed, they can cycle along the Möhnetalradweg or Alme-Radweg and enjoy the view of the water. Themed cycle paths such as the GeoRadroute Ruhr-Eder tell exciting stories. In addition, crisp trails await mountain bikers in the middle of the Bike Arena Sauerland. Three flowing routes from seven to 17 kilometers guarantee riding fun in the TrailGround at the Hängeberg in Brilon.
On top hiking trails such as the Rothaarsteig or the Brilon Kammweg, but also on many smaller circular trails, a new adventure awaits around every corner. Almequellen, Borberg, the Kalkkuppen of the north of Brilon: again and again the landscape changes its face. Extensive forests, gentle valleys, clear waters. Themed trails lead across state borders, to places steeped in history, along geological features or mining relics.
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