From the small mountain village Jagdhaus it is not far to this beautiful sunrise. Follow the Großer Heidkopfweg - circular trail around Jagdhaus (J3) and make a small detour to the left directly at the end of the village onto the Rothaarsteig to get to the cozy viewpoint: Make yourself comfortable on the wooden hammock and watch the rising sun twinkle over the mountains of the Rothaargebirge.

This sunrise location offers a very special way to capture the morning moment: A selfie station holds your cell phone or camera so that you can use the self-timer to capture the first rays of sunshine over Oberkirchen and capture your grin. It's definitely worth taking your camera with you, as you can access the location via Fotoroute Oberkirchen (O2), where you will always find great tips on landscape photography.

One of the best places in the Schmallenberg Sauerland for the sunrise is the whole "village" Herschede which only consists of a few individual farms. Via Lauschpohl tour 1, you will reach a refuge with a panorama board. There you have a good view of the sunrise at any time of year. (You can also get there by car: if you are coming from Bracht not take the road to Arpe but keep left (dead end), you will come to the refuge between the farms).

You can also catch some early rays of sunshine on the access road to the "Am Brande" hiking parking lot. Afterwards, you can explore the surrounding area and Rothaargebirge on the A2 circular trail, which starts at the "Am Brande" hiking parking lot.

On the sports field in Arpe is still quiet in the early morning. The only ball to be seen rises slowly on the horizon and bathes the surroundings in warm light. If you want to combine this sunrise with a morning hike, you can take a detour to the circular trail around Arpe (AR1).

If you Eslohe in the morning sunlight, this is the place to be. Just follow the Esselsteig trail and pause for a moment. What awaits you Sauerland-Pure idyll at this sunrise.

Around 100 meters behind the "Ennest" hiking parking lot, a particularly beautiful view awaits you. Mountains and valleys, forests and meadows are at their best here at sunrise. The Westfeld Antoniussteig W3 not only leads you to this beautiful view. If you would like to capture this special morning light in photos, meet up with our HeimatFreu(n)d Klaus-Peter: he will take you on a morning hike and show you how clouds, mist or haze give the light shape and color. Bring your own camera and learn directly from a professional.

Follow the circular route around Schmallenberg (S4) and take a seat on a bench at the small chapel: and then simply enjoy the sunrise over the mountains on the horizon.

If you are traveling by car on the L914 from Reiste to Büenfeld you can stop at this point to watch the sunrise. You can reach the place on foot via the Kapellenweg Reiste, which you have to leave for a few meters.

A beautiful view of Schmallenberg in the morning from the wooden ship "MS Beerenberg", a viewing platform on the family adventure trail. However, you can only watch the sunrise from here in fall, winter and spring. But then it is often particularly beautiful when Schmallenberg the valley is still somewhat shrouded in mist and the striking church spire stands out.

At the three birch trees on the Fotoroute Oberhenneborn you have a wonderful view of the rolling hills of the Schmallenberger Sauerland. On the bench between the trees, you can enjoy the golden-green view and the last rays of sunshine of the day in a particularly relaxed way. It's best to pack your camera or cell phone, as you can try out a few photographic tips on the circular tour. And if you're lucky, a few friendly cows will even pose for your sunset photo - you can hardly get more Sauerland in one picture is hardly possible.

Not far from the long-distance hiking trail Sauerland-Höhenflug, you can let your gaze wander over a picturesque landscape on this bench, which glows golden green at sunset. The small half-timbered village of Altenilpe lends the view its Sauerland charm. You can reach the sunbed on foot via the circular trail around Altenilpe (AL4).

The sculpture "Blinker II" stands on a hilltop and towers over the village Grafschaft. Not only do you have a beautiful view of the sunset from there, the sculpture is also a sight to behold: 196 movable, polished stainless steel mirrors reflect the sunlight as the wind wills it. The artwork is part of the Waldskulpturenweg Wittgenstein - Sauerland, where you can discover even more exciting installations.

Lots of forest all around, a panoramic view at its best and a slightly later sunset you can catch on the 700 meter high mountain Herhagen mountain. Simply spread out a picnic blanket and celebrate the last rays of sunshine of the day with your favorite drink. (There is no hiking trail here).

From the "Sommerseite" heath nature reserve, you have a sensational view of the mountainous sunset at any time of year. The solitary Wilzenberg is particularly impressive with this view and you get an idea of why it is also called the 'Holy Mountain' of the Sauerland. You can only get to the nature reserve on foot, for example via the Golddorf route Oberkirchen. Or you can go hiking withHeimatFreu(n)din Jenny . She will show you the way.

The Sauerland-Höhenflug is known for its fantastic views. One of these views is located above Holthausen and reveals the Rothaargebirge on the horizon. The sun disappears particularly impressively behind this mountain relief. And there may be a few four-legged friends grazing in the meadows directly in front of you to keep you company. You can reach the sunset spot from the Lüttmecke hiking parking lot via the circular trail Holthausen (A6).

Green meadows as far as the eye can see and pure rural idyll await you at this sunset at Hawerland. Stroll along the country lanes, stop for a picnic and listen to the wind blowing through the ears of corn and the crickets chirping. (There is no hiking trail here, you can also get here by car).

If you prefer to drive up a few meters in altitude for a spectacular sunset, you can drive up to Hohen Knochen, one of the highest mountains in the region. Towards the west the mountains here become flatter and flatter and you have a far-reaching view of the land of a thousand mountains from this sunny spot. The place is located on the access road to the top of the mountain. If you want to explore the view a little more on foot, you can continue along the Golddorf route Westfeld. You can relax and watch the setting sun and put your feet up on a forest sofa at the edge of the path.

The evening light show is perfectly framed by this huge picture frame. Look at the special backdrop like an art painting or make yourself comfortable in the large wooden frame. - Either way, you will be greeted by a special picture of the sunset over the vacation region Eslohe. If you follow the Esselsteig trail, you can't miss this place.

This runway overlooks a sea of mountains and hills at sunset. However, you can only watch the sun descend here in winter. - So put on your hat and pack a thermos flask of punch! Hiking on the circular trail from the hiking parking lot Oesterberge (A6) will also warm you up quickly.