Car Hire Olpe/wenden - Mini guide to Olpe/wenden

Olpe is a district in the Sauerland, which is a sparsely populated hilly region in the southeast quarter of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Wenden and Olpe are two small towns located next to each other in Olpe District. Car rental in Olpe - Wenden is an ideal means of exploring the unspoilt countryside in the region.

North Rhine-Westphalia is in the western half of central Germany. Olpe and Wenden are situated at the crossroads of major European motorways. The E40 and the E41 meet between the two towns. The source of the River Bigge is close to Wenden. The hills around Olpe and Wenden are heavily forested.

Both towns are charming and feature several historic buildings, including churches. The 19th century Dornschlade Pilgrimage Chapel is near Wenden and has annual processions to it. Wenden has a preserved charcoal furnace and has several annual parades and walks. Olpe features a historic market place and the remains of the town's mediaeval walls with two still-standing towers.

Car hire in Olpe - Wenden is provided by a number of hirers, both international and local. Cheap car hire in Olpe - Wenden can be booked with a travel agent or via the internet. Advance bookings often give a good discount. Car rentals are useful for reaching places with infrequent public transport services.

Olpe is located on hill sides and, especially at the north of the town, on the southern perimeter of Ebbegebirge Nature Park, the hills are fairly steep. Ebbegebirge Nature Park features stunning countryside containing green forested hills, meandering rivers, and enchanting villages with fairy-tale cottages and houses.

The park has numerous walking trails and cycle paths. The upper reaches of the mountains offer magnificent views of the park. There are several other lakes, reservoirs and parks in the region which offer a good day out. Olpe - Wenden is only 50kms from both Cologne and Dusseldorf.

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