Geopark Grenzwelten

The GrenzWelten National Geopark, certified since 2009, encompasses a geologically diverse and scenic low mountain range landscape in the border region between North Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia. From the summit regions of the Sauerland and Kellerwald down to the valleys and basins of the Hessian Basin, there are exciting insights into the history of the earth and the development of the natural and cultural landscape. Due to its location at the transition from the Rhenish Slate Mountains in the west to the Hessian Basin in the east, the GrenzWelten Geopark combines a wide variety of rock strata from different geological eras. Over 400 million years of geological history come to life!

The name of the GrenzWelten Geopark is also its unifying motto. Spatial and temporal boundaries link the different regions and thematic areas of the Geopark. The originally divisive character of the term "border" is transformed into a connecting element. Each boundary under consideration stands for a particular stage of the earth's history, for stages of evolution, for special natural or ecological phenomena and for significant steps in historical and cultural development. Each boundary forms its own "boundary world", which you can discover in the Geopark! Numerous educational trails, information signs and stations, museums, visitor mines and fossil sites as well as guided tours with our trained geopark guides make your visit to the Geopark GrenzWelten a special experience.

The Georadroute lies entirely within the 3,700 km² area of the GrenzWelten Geopark. On 210km you cycle through different geological eras and landscapes. Become a GrenzGänger and explore the secrets of our geological history on two wheels!