The Sauerland (German: [ˈzaʊɐlant] ) is a rural, hilly area spreading across most of the southeastern part of the German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, in parts heavily forested and, apart from the major valleys, sparsely inhabited.
The Sauerland is the largest tourist region in North Rhine-Westphalia, in particular for mountain biking and cycling, water sports and scenic recreation. The town and Skiliftkarussell of Winterberg in the Hochsauerlandkreis is a major winter sport resort.
The Kahler Asten (German pronunciation: [ˌkaːlɐ ˈʔastn̩] ) is an 841.9-metre-high mountain in the Rothaar range in the district of Hochsauerland, in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is a popular destination, receiving more than 500,000 visitors annually.
Arnsberg (German pronunciation: [ˈaʁnsbɛʁk] ; Westphalian: Arensperg) is a town in the Hochsauerland county, in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. It is the location of the Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg administration and one of the three local administration offices of the Hochsauerlandkreis district.
Brilon (German pronunciation: [ˈbʁiːlɔn] ; Westphalian: Brailen) is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, which belongs to the Hochsauerlandkreis.