Hanseatic city of Attendorn

The Hanseatic city on the Biggesee

The Hanseatic city on the Biggesee

The cozy small town with around 25,000 inhabitants, which received its town charter in 1222, is located on the south-western edge of the Ebbegebirge mountains in the Biggetal valley. The Biggetal dam, which was completed in 1965, today offers an excursion paradise for young and old, old and young-at-heart. The typically rolling landscape of hills, mountains, forest and lakes is dotted with numerous cycling and hiking trails. Attendorn's historic Altstadt invites you to linger with its small cafés and corner pubs. Attractive retail stores complete the picture. Short, barrier-free paths lead you through the city center and show you the beauties of Attendorn. Highlights close to the town center such as the Atta-Höhle cave and the South Sauerland Museum as well as the Sauerland Cathedral are always worth a visit. Let yourself be inspired by the unique flair of Attendorn.
Embedded in a beautiful landscape is the Repetal, which is characterized by idyllic half-timbered houses and is only a few minutes' drive from Attendorn and the Biggesee. One of the most popular hiking trails is the "Repetaler Wander(s)pass", which mainly runs along the "Repetalrundweg" and other hiking trails. The RuHe-Pfad hiking trail in Attendorn-Helden offers fascinating insights and views.

The Biggesee is of particular scenic beauty. In summer, it is ideal for swimming, fishing, camping, pedal boating, surfing, sailing, diving or taking a trip on one of the boats in the Biggesee White Fleet, and in winter for leisurely walks. There are signposted hiking and cycling trails all around the lake.

Brochures and flyers

Repetaler Wanderspaß
Zwei-Burgen-Weg
Hansestadt Attendorn Biggeblick
Hansestadt Attendorn Mountainbikepark

Einkaufs- und Gastronomieführer
Mein Urlaub in Attendorn

Hansestadt Attendorn - Stadtführungen

Excursion tips

Shopping
Einkaufen in Attendorn
Bummeln gehen in der historischen Altstadt von Attendorn
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Atta-Höhle Stalaktiten
Attendorner Tropfsteinhöhle
Die Führung durch die leicht begehbare Höhle dauert etwa 40 Minuten. Dabei beträgt die Temperatur in der Atta-Höhle konstant 9°C. Täglich. 365 mal im Jahr. Sommer wie Winter.
Die Gesamtlänge der Atta-Höhle misst 6.670 Meter von denen etwa 1.800 Meter für die Öffentlichkeit zugänglich sind.
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Aussichtsplattform Biggeblick in Attendorn
Besuchen Sie den Biggeblick in Attendorn virtuell!
Erleben Sie eine spektakuläre Reise auf den virtuellen Biggeblick!
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Hiking trails

Biggesee
Bigge-Lister hiking trail
Difficulty: Difficult | Distance: 45.9 km | Duration: 13:9 h | Ascent: 986 m | Descent: 986 m
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Auf dem RuHe-Pfad
RuHe trail (around Helden in the Repetal)
Difficulty: Medium | Distance: 13.9 km | Duration: 4:0 h | Ascent: 298 m | Descent: 298 m
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Augustinusplatz in Neu-Listernohl
Sauerland-Höhenflug access route: From Neu-Listernohl to Sauerland-Höhenflug
Difficulty: Medium | Distance: 4.6 km | Duration: 1:15 h | Ascent: 176 m | Descent: 10 m
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Bike tours

2356244
Around the Biggesee - No. 44
Difficulty: Easy | Distance: 24.7 km | Duration: 1:40 h | Ascent: 169 m | Descent: 168 m
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Biggesee cycle route
Difficulty: Easy | Distance: 16.6 km | Duration: 1:28 h | Ascent: 118 m | Descent: 123 m
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Bigge-Lister lake route
Difficulty: Easy | Distance: 49.8 km | Duration: 3:20 h | Ascent: 289 m | Descent: 321 m
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Radfahrer am Biggesee
BiggeseeSchleife - From Attendorn to the SauerlandRadring
Difficulty: Medium | Distance: 36 km | Duration: 1:45 h | Ascent: 286 m | Descent: 286 m
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Bigge-Lister lake route

Difficulty: Easy | Distance: 49.8 km | Duration: 3:20 h | Ascent: 289 m | Descent: 321 m

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Around the Biggesee - No. 44
2356244

Difficulty: Easy | Distance: 24.7 km | Duration: 1:40 h | Ascent: 169 m | Descent: 168 m

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Biggesee cycle route
2361968

Difficulty: Easy | Distance: 16.6 km | Duration: 1:28 h | Ascent: 118 m | Descent: 123 m

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Repetal cycle route
2360758

Difficulty: Medium | Distance: 20.2 km | Duration: 1:20 h | Ascent: 257 m | Descent: 257 m

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RuHe trail (around Helden in the Repetal)
Auf dem RuHe-Pfad

Difficulty: Medium | Distance: 13.9 km | Duration: 4:0 h | Ascent: 298 m | Descent: 298 m

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Bigge-Lister-Höhenroute
(c) Tourismusverband Biggesee-Listersee, Steffen Schulte-Lippern, 2023 (15).jpg

Difficulty: Medium | Distance: 64.8 km | Duration: 4:15 h | Ascent: 890 m | Descent: 890 m

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Racing bike - Bigge-Lister-Agger
Rennrad im Sauerland

Difficulty: Medium | Distance: 75.3 km | Duration: 3:45 h | Ascent: 1096 m | Descent: 1094 m

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Racing bike - Bigge-Lister
Rennrad im Sauerland

Difficulty: Easy | Distance: 44 km | Duration: 2:10 h | Ascent: 408 m | Descent: 391 m

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BiggeseeSchleife - From Attendorn to the SauerlandRadring
Radfahrer am Biggesee

Difficulty: Medium | Distance: 36 km | Duration: 1:45 h | Ascent: 286 m | Descent: 286 m

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