Sauerland

The Sauerland (German:) is a rural, hilly area spreading across most of the southeastern part of the German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia and a small northwestern part of Hesse, 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.