Arpe (Schmallenberg)

Arpe is a locality within the town of Schmallenberg, in the Hochsauerland district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is situated approximately 7 kilometers northwest of the Schmallenberg town center. The area is primarily rural, characterized by agriculture and forestry. Arpe is part of the larger Sauerland region. Its history is intertwined with that of Schmallenberg, sharing a similar socio-economic development based on agriculture, craftsmanship, and later, tourism. Information regarding Arpe is often included within resources about Schmallenberg or the Hochsauerland district in general. Specific historical records or notable events exclusive to Arpe itself may be limited in readily available sources.