Cycling & mountain biking in the Sauerland
MountainBike - Arena Sauerland
In recent years, the Sauerland has developed into the top region for mountain bikers throughout Europe! Whether mountain bikers, trail bikers or downhillers: the forests, mountains and valleys of the Sauerland offer a dense and first-class network of trails and routes. Downhillers find in Winterberg, Schmallenberg and Willingen the best downhill bike parks Germany has to offer. Nowhere in Europe you will find three such top cycling parks so close together. Therefore, a multi-day holiday with overnight stay is definitely worth it for mountain bike freaks.It is no coincidence that the two biggest events for mountain bikers also take place in the Sauerland.
Bikepark Winterberg - No. 1 in Duitsland
- Blue: ideal to learn the driving technique. The challenges are not very demanding.
- Red: suitable for advanced MTB drivers. The route with tables, jumps and drops is fluent but requires good knowledge.
- Black: may only be used by experienced bikers. Here you will find wooden elements, as well as holes, dirt and falls in different levels of difficulty.
Cap 3
59955 Winterberg
Phone +49 2981/9199909
info@bikepark-winterberg.de www.bikepark-winterberg.de
Trailpark Winterberg
Green-Hill Bikepark - Schmallenberg (Hohe Lied)
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Gellinghausen 42-44
57392 Schmallenberg-Gellinghausen (Skilift Hohe Lied)
+49 2977-7095137
ticket@greenhill-bikepark.de www.greenhill-bikepark.de
Trailground Brilon
Hanging Mountain
59929 Brilon www.trailgroundbrilon.de
MTB-Zone Willingen - the new dimension in downhill bikes
Anyone who needs speed, action and adrenaline downhill will be amazed by the Willinger cycling world. On the Ettelsberg you wait a WK-downhill descent for experts; freeride route is challenging with average difficulty; NEW from 2019! The Flow Country Trail offers riding fun for everyone; and the Flow Trail 2 provides even more downhill fun. All routes bear the signature of bike professional Diddi Schneider; there is also a FourCross trail, a cross-country route, a pump track/pump trail and a training course behind the ice rink. The cable car Ettelsberg and from 2019 the new chairlift K1 Bring you and your bike back up the mountain.
Just like the ski slopes - Winterberg and Willingen differ substantially because there are fewer slopes in Willingen, but because of 240 meters altitude and a slope of about 1600-2500m they are more than twice as long as in Winterberg - what increases the driving pleasure.
As of 2019, Didi-Schneider will personally become the Willingen Bike Park MTB zone exploited, which guarantees top quality trail. Moreover, it brings new chairlift K1 on Köhlerhagen (technical world innovation for 6 bikes) and you can cycle back up the mountain. With this powerful lift system there are no queues.
Learn more about the entire cycling world of Willingen HERE
MTB Zone Downhill Bike Park Willingen Ettesberg cable car to Hoppecke 5 34508 Willingen Tel. +49 5632 969820 info@ettelsberg-seilbahn.de Homepage MTB-Zone Willingen
MTB-Zone - the longest downhill trails in Sauerland
NEW from 2019: Downhill-Mountain-BikePark on Ettelsberg with K1 chairlift (for 6 bicycles) The Commission's MTB zone Willingen offers the following routes from 2019: World Cup downhill trail This path is deep black and only for experts. The 10 meter high mound as a launch platform provides full swing. Jumps of 2-10 m, sharp turns, high and low hills and uneven terrain offer a variety of challenges. All heavy obstacles can be avoided. Length: 1600 metres; Height difference: 250 m; Difficulty: difficult; Protectors: all Freeride Route The popular classic in the Sauerland. It flows in the upper and lower parts, the steep slope passage in the middle is relatively rough and demanding. 250m built-in north coast paths (can be bypassed) complete the driving pleasure. Length: 1590 metres; Width of runway: 2 to 3 m; Height difference: 190m; Protectors: ideal all; North Shore sequence: 250 m; Difficulty: average Flow Country Trail The special combination of waves and turns gives a smooth, euphoric roller coaster feeling. Small jumps are integrated, which can be avoided if necessary. The smooth and hard surface is also suitable for hardtails and driving in bad weather. Length: 2900 metres; Height difference: 250m; Difficulty: simple; Protectors: helmet mandatory Flow Trail An easy ride as on a roller coaster - typical of these types of routes. The easy routing makes a particularly smooth ride possible. Almost as if you are rolling through steep turns on your own and without too much effort, over small waves. Smaller jumps can possibly be avoided. The route is family friendly and easy to ride for everyone, regardless of the industry and skill level of mountain biking. Length: 2900 metres; Height difference: 250m; Difficulty: very easy; Protectors: helmet mandatory Four Cross route Located at the foot of the Ettelsberg, four MTBs start simultaneously in the 4X and fight and take the top position, because only the fastest can reach the next round. The track is built for a World Championship, strewn with jumps, roadsides and washboards - it is therefore quite demanding. Length: 500m; Height difference: 60 m; Difficulty: medium to difficult Practice of course It is located behind the visitor center and can be used for free without the cable car. Everything is available here what the starting mountain biker needs to train his driving experience and technique: double jump, camel jumping, table jump, drop-off, step-double jump, dirt-jump, horseshoe shaped toll, wooden bridge and slanting turns. Length: 350m; Height difference: 20 m; Difficulty: Easy; Protectors: helmet should be Pumptrail/Pumptrack The 400 m long pumptrail follows the freeride route to the valley station of the Ettelsbergbahn. The pumptrack is located on the side of the 4X route underneath the wild park. With the help of mountain bikers glide over small waves that sail with and without kicking through pulling and pushing "streams." Length of the pumptrail: 400m; pumptrack: 23 x 12 metres; Difficulty: Easy; Protectors: helmet should be More information about prices, bike rental, courses ... etc. you can HERE find
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Mountain bike tours par excellence
The Willingen Bike World offers the whole range of mountain biking. You can explore the area on a quiet family tour with a manageable height and length profile - or you can test your condition during long and demanding laps through the Hochsauerland. Whatever challenge you are looking for - Willingen and the nature park Diemelsee offer all possibilities. A large number of varied tours lead through the hilly and mountainous landscapes of the Upland and the Hochsauerland. It is about open plateaus, through deep forests, charming valleys and along green meadows with the Upland grazing livestock. 12 Mountainbike tours (click HERE) in different colours, 18 and 98km long and with different height profiles and slopes, want to be discovered. The tours are well signposted and are often among the Bike Arena Sauerland, the national 1700km long Sauerland network of routes for mountain bikers. For further routes in Willingen and surroundings are detailed directions (road books) and maps available from the VVV Willingen. Alternatively, you can be guided by modern GPS satellite navigation, which you can borrow from the Snow+Bike Factory to the valley station of the Ettelsberg cable carThere you will also get expert tips on the optimal selection of tours. If you want to experience the whole world of mountain biking up close, every year in the middle of June you'll visit Germany's largest mountain bike festival in Willingen!
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Tip: MTB-tocht: Hochheide - Bruchhausen-Stenen
One of the most beautiful mountain bike tours in the Sauerland leads through the nature of Willigen around the Ettelsberg. It is about 33 km long and runs along many tourist highlights, natural sights and amazing views. The tour is largely on dirt roads, partly along trails with trail character. In the beginning there is a continuous climb from about 2.5km from Stryck to Ettelsberg (230hm at 2.6km). An e-MTB is an advantage. The tour is also easy to drive with a trekking bike. If you want to avoid the first climb, you can also take the cable car to the Ettelsberg. In the further course the trails are relatively flat and the slopes are largely moderate - if it becomes crispy, only briefly (about 100m) - except for two longer passages with 10% slope for the Langenberg (60hm at 600m) and the place of execution (100hm at 1000m). Cycle route: The tour starts at the Ettelsberg cable car and first leads through the Stryck valley to the outlet of the Mühlenkopf-skischans. Then it goes back for a while and at Hotel Stryckhaus with an approximately 2 km long slope up to the Ettelsberg to the HochheideturmThe slope is usually moderate, but due to its length it requires a bit of stamina. Here is the first break in the Siggis hut. Now it goes along the Kyrill Path to the walking-rest area "Große Grube". From there along the Hoppecke Source to the New Hagen, Germany, a nature reserve of extraordinary beauty. At the top cross of the Clemensberg you have a great view of the Plateau of Winterberg. After about 600 meters you reach the Niedersfelder hut, where you can take a break. Then the trip leads to Langenberg (843m) - the highest summit of the Sauerland. For the Langenberg there is a about 600 meters long climb. From Langenberg you cycle about 600 meters back and then turn left towards Bruchhausen-Stene. The path is generally quite flat. Attention! The direct route to the Bruchhausen stones is deliberately not indicated, because the count wants to lead all visitors to the stones through the village of Bruchhausen, where there is an information centre with a cash register at the official driveway to the stones. The official route from Langenberg to the Bruchhausen stones is. about 7 km longer and you should descend the whole mountain and then go up again. It is therefore necessary to store the local Google Maps route description on your smartphone, because the internet is only partially available on the go (GPS is possible anywhere). It is easy to get lost without the clues, since none of the forest roads around the stones are indicated. Bruchhausen Stones after a short via ferrata you have at the highest stone - the Feldberg one adembenemend uitzicht over het HochsauerlandYou feel like you're in an eagle's nest. There's no gastronomy at the top of the stones. For a break, you have to bring snacks and drinks. Now it's back on the same forest path. to Willingen through the place of executionIf you turn left again on the tour, there is a longer steeper slope of about 1 km long. Without e-bike some people may lose their strength in an advanced stage. From the place of execution it is a flat slope along the ski slopes Sonnenlift and Ritzhagen and then to Willingen to the starting point of the tour. Attention! If you are not an experienced mountain biker with a technically good vehicle, do not choose the short path behind the place of execution, but drive on a sunny slope and hoppers! The short path is very steep and uneven.
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Rondreis - Sauerland topping (Willingen - Winterberg)
A delicious mountain bike tour over the highest peaks of the Sauerland of Willingen to the kahle branches (Kahler Asten). In the Sauerland there are 14 mountains > 800 meters above sea level. On the way all the highest peaks are either cycled or you pass a few meters. The 59 km long tour (in total 1,046 altimeters) is good to do with a e-mountain bike but also with a e-trace bike With disc brakes. You have to take some stamina with you during this demanding tour. Ambitious mountain bikers can also ride it without electric reinforcement. The 32.1 km long road there (728m ↑ and 480m ↓) leads from the valley station of the Ettelsberg cable car (590m) through the Stryck to the Ettelsberg (838m) with Hochheide Tower (highest viewpoint in North-West Germany at 875m); If you want to save energy, you can take the cable car up and save 240 metres. From the Hochheide Tower you have an impressive view of the Teutoburger Forest and the Harz Mountains, as well as a view of the Mittelberg (801m) on the other side of the Ruthenaar valley, the Hopper's head (805m) with the Sonnenhang ski lift and the High Eimberg (806m) on the other side of Willingen. Then it continues on a plateau > 800m past the Hegekopf (842,9m) to Germany's largest high heath Neuer Hagen with the Clemensberg (837m) and a panoramic view of the Winterberg plateau. Near the nearby Hochheidehut (801m) you can take a break with a great view before you continue to the highest mountain of the Sauerland, the Langenberg (843.2m). Now follows a fast descent to the recreational lake Lake Hillebach (551m) in Niedersfeld. Then it goes over the Ruhrdal-bike path to Winterberg (668m) and further to the Kahle branches 841.9 m). Brick shells (816m) in Zuschen and the Hunau (818m) are clearly visible from the Asten Tower (862m). You should not eat on the Kahler Asten with mass processing. Our personal restaurant recommendations for Winterberg see HERE: The 25.5km long way back (318m ↑ and 565m ↓) Cap (776m) with the bobsled track through Winterberg to the Ruhrbron (674m) and along the Redhead's trail to Coastal mountain (666m). From there it goes high over the ridge in the Alter Hagen nature reserve (800m) along the Hillekopf (805m) and Hopperhead (832m) and then down in the "paradise" to the Mühlenkopf-skischans, the largest large hill in the world. There you look up at the entrance tower on the Mühlenkopf (825m), before the trip on a flat piece ends back to Willingen. Route Sauerland summits on Google Maps: Get out of there. Willingen - Ettelsberg - Hochheide - Langenberg - Hillebachsee - Winterberg - Kahler-Asten Far back: Kahler Asten - Bobhaus Kappe - Ruhrquelle - Küstenlberg - Mühlenkopfschanze - Willingen
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Mountain Bike Festival
At the end of May or early June, Willingen will spend three days on cycling. Germany's largest mountain bike festivalThere are numerous games, shows and spectacular stunts, as well as a large expo area for the valley station of the cable car with all the well-known companies and exhibitors involved in mountain bikes.
Here the latest products of the scene are exhibited, expertly demonstrated and can also be tested.
www.willingen.bike-festival.de
Family & fun - cycling tours in the Sauerland
Some may not believe that you can ride a bicycle in the Sauerland - the land of a thousand mountains - without constantly being exposed to steep slopes. But that is not the case - and in the Sauerland everyone finds his perfect bike ride. Often, the slopes are overcome by well-built cycling paths on old railway lines with a slope of up to 3%.
Below you will find a selection of the most beautiful bike tours in the Sauerland, which either represent tours or allow a return journey by train.
Train travel are in the Hochsauerland district free with the Sauerland Card (tourist guest card)Despite the SauerlandCard However, bicycles are not free on the train - a bicycle ticket has to be purchased for this.
"Anyone who's ever been on an e-bike doesn't ask if he needs one anymore, but feels like he wants it.."
The e-bike inspires more and more people and the benefits are quickly noticeable, especially in the Sauerland. Slopes are suddenly no longer a problem with an e-bike and so you dare take a shortcut over the mountain instead of following the route along the valleys.
An e-bike also opens up new opportunities for anyone who hasn't dared to explore the Sauerland by bike. Exploring by bike is actually ideal, because it is faster than a walk and yet you are in the fresh air and you get to see the details of nature, which you won't get on a sightseeing tour with the car anymore.
Try it, there is an e-bike rental in almost every place with a tourist infrastructure.
Sauerland - bike ring
The Sauerland cycling ring is the central node of bicycles in the Sauerland It leads through the Schmallenberger Sauerland and the Lennetal and conquers the Sauerlandrug over old railway lines. Ideal to explore the region by bike.
Sightseeing on the way are the beautiful city center of Schmallenberg as well as the wooden adventure path, the museum cutlery factory in Fleckenberg, the TalVital in Saalhausen, the Sauerland Pyramids in Meggen, riding through the 689 meter long bat tunnel near Kückelheim, spa park and steam-country-people technology museum in Eslohe and the Court museum Fredeburg.
The Sauerland-Bietsring connects the cities of Finnentrop, Eslohe, Schmallenberg and Lennestadt. Where steam locomotives once puffed over the tracks, nowadays no cyclist can get out of breath, because about 2/3 of the route is about old railway lines. Due to its length of 84km and a total of 405 meters it still demands perseverance.
Eslohe, Fredeburg or Schmallenberg are recommended as starting points for holidaymakers from the Hochsauerland. If you want to travel by train, you start at one of the three railway stations in Lennestadt or in Finnentrop. The ideal travel direction is from Schmallenberg to Lennestadt and back via Finnentrop and Eslohe. (The bat tunnel is closed from October 31 to April 1)
In the Lennetal between Altenhunden and Finnentrop (15km) you can only shorten the train a bit. Also this part is not so nice, because the bike path usually runs in the narrow Lennetal along the railway line or main road.
See HERE for route information
For beginners we recommend the 40 km long Sauerland Bicycle Ring North Ring The Sauerland bike ring in the north connects the Sauerland bike ring with the Ruhrtal bike path.
Further information www.sauerlandradring.de
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Sauerland cycling ring - North loop
The 40km long family friendly north loop connects the Sauerland cycling ring in the north with the Ruhrtal cycle path. The beautiful route is much more than just a connecting route. It runs from Meschede in the Sauerlands Ruhr valley through the picturesque Wennetal and along the banks of the Hennetalsee along the dam wall, "trap to the sky" and Henneboulevard.
Sightseeing On the way, the water castle Laer, the spa park and the technological steam-country-people museum in Eslohe, as well as the "Trap to Heaven" & Henneboulevard between the Hennesee and the Ruhr river. On the way there are Swimming opportunities at the Hennesee and at the idyllic Esmecke reservoir in Wenholdthausen (secret tip!).
Route: The northern loop of the Sauerland cycling ring runs from Meschede first through the Ruhr area to Wenneem, then over an old railway line through the beautiful Wennetal to Bremke. Shortly before that there is a 2 km detour to Eslohe with its beautiful city center, spa park and steam-country-people museum After overcoming a ridge behind Bremke, it descends to the Hennesee reservoir and along the car-free east bank back to Meschede. The route is family-friendly with a length of 40km and a total of 337 altitude meters with usually only slight slopes on the old railway line. Only the part behind Bremke is a bit sharper.
The recommended starting points for holidaymakers from the Hochsauerland are Meschede, Hennesee or Bremke. train station for the northern loop is Meschede.
See HERE for route informationFurther information www.sauerlandradring.de
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Ruhrtal cycle path (including spezial tips)
It is one of Germany's most famous cycling trails and runs from Winterberg to Duisburg. 240 kilometers of cycling fun between the Sauerland and Ruhr area. No other river in Germany combines (industrial) culture and nature like the Ruhr.
The part from Winterberg to Meschede (43km) or to Arnsberg (68km) is recommended for holidaymakers in the Sauerland. The Ruhr Valley railway line runs parallel, therefore you can return to Winterberg from numerous train stations.
Starting with the Ruhr source, there are numerous experiences on the program, including the water ski paradise Hillebachsee in Niedersfeld, theozendorp Assinghausen, the beautiful spa resort Olsberg, the Henneboulevard in Meschede, the water castle Laer to the old town Arnsberg.
The route of the Ruhrtal cycle path runs from Winterberg the first 15km often on dirt roads. From the source of the Ruhr river it goes mostly downhill to Olsberg, then the route is flat and largely paved. In between there are short climbs.
In parts the route runs along cycling paths along the busy B7. For these routes we have our special alternative routes The path along the Ruhr as a bypass of Nutlar-Bestwig is beautiful.
Bypass the B7 Nuttlar-Bestwig highway
Between Meschede, Wenneem and Freienohl you also follow the L743 (ex B7). There are two options to partially or largely circumvent the B7.
Variant 1: B7 bypass in the Wenname area Variant 2: Meschede-Vienna adventure route Option 1 is simple. It leads via an officially closed path. Option 2 bypasses the L743 Stockhauser street (ex B7) between Freienohl and Meschede and is a bit adventurous. It leads along the floodplains of the Ruhr and the castle Laer. Your bike should push you about 100m on the edge of an agricultural field between the two unrelated points (see maps). So, look closely at the route on the Google Maps satellite.If you do not want to see the old town of Arnsberg, we recommend that you finish the tour at Oevretop Train Station, as the further 10 km to Arnsberg follow almost entirely the former B7.
For more information: www.ruhrtalradweg.de
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Alme Bike Path
It runs through the Almetal from Brilon to Paderborn and is considered one of the most beautiful cycle paths in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Officially, the Alme cycle path runs 65 km long to PB-Schloss Neuhaus, where the Alme flows into the Lippe. You can end it 5 km earlier in Paderborn, from where you take the train back to Brilon.
Tip: The train journey is cumbersome with two transfers in Warburg and Brilon-Wald, because the Almetal railway line is closed. It is therefore advantageous to start the trip from the parking lot at the Brilon-Wald train station, from there first take the train up the mountain to Brilon-Stadt and start the bike ride from there.
Route: 80% of the cycle path is paved. There is a longer climb between Brilon and Alme. Furthermore, the cycle path is quite flat. For a length of 4.5 km behind the village of Alme you have to drive over the moderately visited road L637 (no bike path). The rest of the route is rewarded with relaxed cycling through the beautiful Almetal.
Along the way, several sights await: the beautiful Alme bronze in Mühlental, the castle ruin Ringelstein, the historical Middle mill in Büren, the Wewelsburcht (the only triangular castle in Germany) and the old Imperial Cathedral City Paderborn.
For more information: www.alme-radweg.de
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Möhnetal - bike path
The Möhnetal cycle path is a 69 km long tour bike path with almost no slopes, mainly over an old railway line. On this route, the Möhne valley presents itself from its most beautiful side with lush meadows and green forests along the renewed Möhne River and the Möhneauen.
It runs from the source in the Brilon spa park mainly over an old railway line via the places Rüthen and Belecke to the lake Möhnese - and then to the mouth of the Ruhr area in Neheim (back by train).
The highlight is the reservoir Möhnee, where the bike path either on the south or north bank leads to the impressive dam wall. TIP: in Völlinghausen leave the trail to the left over the Möhne and after the Möhne bridge turn right on the path through the Möhneauen. Follow this path along the south bank to Körbecke-Zuid. There you cross the pedestrian bridge to the other side of the lake to Körbecke with its beautiful lake promenade (route on Google Maps HERE) HERE). It continues on the northern bank via Delecke to the dam and the foothills in Günne.There are all kinds of leisure attractions around the lake - You can find all information about the Möhnee HERE!
The last 10 km to Neheim are not so spectacular. The bike path runs largely along the street. In Neheim you can either stroll through the charming shopping street on your way to the train station or cycle along the river Ruhr to the train station.
For more information: www.moehnetalradweg.de
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Cycling on the Möhnee
In the Möhne valley and around the Möhnee there are beautiful cycling trails and cycling tours.
The Great Möhnesee cycle route It can also be shortened depending on the condition. The path is fully paved. This route has been slightly adapted to take the Möhne floodplains. From Völlinghausen to Stockum we choose the old railway line, since the bike path on the lake runs directly along the busy road. At the variant train route you drive moderately uphill and enjoy a fantastic view over the lake above Stockum. (Directions Google Maps HERE)
A quiet variant of the Möhnee bike tour leads not along the busy shore of the lake, but through the Arnsberg forest and over a high path above the lake. (Route variant see HERE)
You can find all information about the Möhnee HERE!
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Inline or bike tour around the Sorroese
A tour around the Sorpesee with its manageable length is ideal for families. The lake has a paved cycle path without slopes. The round is 15km long - including an extra round around the beautiful front square of Amecke with a detour to Amecke Castle, you get 20km. Please note: The tour around the front square is not suitable for inline skating as there are gravel paths here as well. On the west bank you will find numerous attractive restaurants on the campsites or on the Langscheid promenade. The east bank is a wonderful trip through nature - completely car-free and without buildings.You can find all the information about the Sorpeese HERE!
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Bige-Lister cycling route
Cycling on Lake Bigge - a great leisure. Most cycling paths are paved.
The fairly flat Bigge-Lister bike path leads 46 km around both reservoirs - but you can also shorten and skip the last one at the bridges and the Listere. That saves kilometers. The bike path offers a beautiful view of the lake landscape from numerous viewpoints. On the way there are numerous restaurants.
Around both lakes there are numerous other beautiful cycling routes, but they also have a slope.
All information about Biggesee/Listensee HERE!
More information about bikes and cycling routes on the Biggesee/Liwestern HERE
Geo-cycle route Ruhr-Eder
This unique route has so many sights (click HERE) Like no other in the region.
The Geofietsroute Ruhr-Eder connects the Sauerland to the Waldecker Land. The varied tour is a short holiday in itself and takes you through the valleys of the Ruhr and the Eder, on the other hand many kilometers over a former railway line with tunnel passage. It leads along the famous Edersee and the Kellerwald National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and finally takes you on a journey through the Geopark BorderWorlds with exciting insights into natural and geological history.
Between the peaks of the Sauerland and the valleys and water catchment areas of the Hessian Depression, limestone stones mark a former seaboard. As a result, a large number of fossils can be admired. Korbach column (Korbacher Spalte) is one of the world's most important fossil sites from the Perm era in the northern hemisphere (Bonhage Museum in Korbach).
TIP: Nice "Ruhr-Eder day trip" for holidaymakers in Sauerland:
In the morning with a beautiful train ride from the Sauerland (change in Brilon-Wald) over the Willinger Upland and along Edersee and National Park through the beautiful Edertal to Frankenberg/Eder (travel Brilon-Korbach-Marburg). Train stations in Bestwig, Olsberg, Brilon-Wald, Willingen, Usseln, Korbach, FrankenbergCycling tour: Frankenberg - Winterberg - Olsberg (64 km; recommended direction) from Frankenberg through the Edertal to Allendorf, then 28 km over an old railway line with a 324m bicycle tunnel and a subtle climb to Winterberg and from there down by the young Ruhr valley to Olsberg.
For more information: www.georadroute.de
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Rondreis - Sauerland topping (Willingen - Winterberg)
A delicious mountain bike tour over the highest peaks of the Sauerland of Willingen to the kahle branches (Kahler Asten). In the Sauerland there are 14 mountains > 800 meters above sea level. On the way all the highest peaks are either cycled or you pass a few meters. The 59 km long tour (in total 1,046 altimeters) is good to do with a e-mountain bike but also with a e-trace bike With disc brakes. You have to take some stamina with you during this demanding tour. Ambitious mountain bikers can also ride it without electric reinforcement. The 32.1 km long road there (728m ↑ and 480m ↓) leads from the valley station of the Ettelsberg cable car (590m) through the Stryck to the Ettelsberg (838m) with Hochheide Tower (highest viewpoint in North-West Germany at 875m); If you want to save energy, you can take the cable car up and save 240 metres. From the Hochheide Tower you have an impressive view of the Teutoburger Forest and the Harz Mountains, as well as a view of the Mittelberg (801m) on the other side of the Ruthenaar valley, the Hopper's head (805m) with the Sonnenhang ski lift and the High Eimberg (806m) on the other side of Willingen. Then it continues on a plateau > 800m past the Hegekopf (842,9m) to Germany's largest high heath Neuer Hagen with the Clemensberg (837m) and a panoramic view of the Winterberg plateau. Near the nearby Hochheidehut (801m) you can take a break with a great view before you continue to the highest mountain of the Sauerland, the Langenberg (843.2m). Now follows a fast descent to the recreational lake Lake Hillebach (551m) in Niedersfeld. Then it goes over the Ruhrdal-bike path to Winterberg (668m) and further to the Kahle branches 841.9 m). Brick shells (816m) in Zuschen and the Hunau (818m) are clearly visible from the Asten Tower (862m). You should not eat on the Kahler Asten with mass processing. Our personal restaurant recommendations for Winterberg see HERE: The 25.5km long way back (318m ↑ and 565m ↓) Cap (776m) with the bobsled track through Winterberg to the Ruhrbron (674m) and along the Redhead's trail to Coastal mountain (666m). From there it goes high over the ridge in the Alter Hagen nature reserve (800m) along the Hillekopf (805m) and Hopperhead (832m) and then down in the "paradise" to the Mühlenkopf-skischans, the largest large hill in the world. There you look up at the entrance tower on the Mühlenkopf (825m), before the trip on a flat piece ends back to Willingen. Route Sauerland summits on Google Maps: Get out of there. Willingen - Ettelsberg - Hochheide - Langenberg - Hillebachsee - Winterberg - Kahler-Asten Far back: Kahler Asten - Bobhaus Kappe - Ruhrquelle - Küstenlberg - Mühlenkopfschanze - Willingen
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Diemel cycle path
The Diemel cycle path guides the romantic river 110km from Willingen-Usseln to Bad Karlshafen. A trip from Willingen to Marsberg (about 45km) is worth it. The tour runs from Willingen, along the Skywalk and Mühlenkopf-skischans a little uphill to the Dime source at an altitude of 660m and then almost only slightly downhill through the idyllic Diemelsee natural park, along the Diemelsee (swimming break in summer) through forest and meadow landscape to MarsbergFrom here you have to change (in Brilon-Wald) by train back to Willingen. With the SauerlandCard is the train trip free - but you do need a bike map. At Padberg there is a steep slope (push!), because it is not possible to drive directly on the Diemel due to a strict nature reserve (paths are overgrown and not passable). Route Google Maps HERE For more information: www.diemelradweg.deshows more
Upland - fietsticht (Willingen - Diemelsee)
Willingen - Usseln - Diemeldal - Diemelsee - Itterdal - Aarbachdal - Willingen
A beautiful day tour of 48 km with many highlights of the highland. It starts and ends at the valley station of the Ettelsberg cable car. There you can also take a e-bike rental at the Snow & Bike Factory (click HERE).
The tour takes you through the city centre under the viaduct through the Stryck valley to the Mühlenkopf-skischans and beyond through paradise with a climb to the Graf-Stolberg hut and to the Dime source. From there it goes over the Diemel cycle path to Usseln and then by the beautiful That's the one. Downhill towards the reservoir Diemelsee.
At the Diemelsee you can have a nice Summer bath day experience the many free beach pools. Next, the Diemelsee is circled over the Dam wall along the north bank. Afterwards it goes through the beautiful Ittertal with a moderate but permanent slope back to Willingen. In the paved bike path Itterdal leads along the country road with moderate traffic. Sometimes it is a separate roadside on the road.
Shortly after the sewage treatment plant we leave the road and hit a paved dirt road through the very beautiful Aarbachdal via Swallow field up to Wakenfeld and from there via Stryck at the foot of Ettelsberg back to Willingen to the cable car.
Route Upland Bike Tour on Google Maps
Variant/Abstract: If you are already a bit tired or if you do not have an e-bike, you can shorten 4.5km and NOT drive through the Aarbachtal, but further along the road through Ittertal to Willingen. This also saves 30 meters altitude.
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Tour Edersee - our personal favorite trip!
Anyone who rides it says it's an absolute dream tour. - especially the part Korbach-Edersee.
The tour takes you along the long distance cycle path R5 from Willingen to Edersee and back on the track to Korbach (about 85km total length), from where you take the train back to Willingen.
If 85km km is too much for you, you can first take the train to Korbach and start the trip there. That saves almost 30km and also in the highlands you skip two longer climbs. Therefore, for the long trip from Willingen we recommend energy-saving e-bikes. The next round from Korbach to Edersee is usually a slight descent.
Another variant and abbreviation limits the trip to 36km and the tourist highlightsEspecially for families with children, we recommend the last option.
To the Edersee there is about 3 hours for activities If you leave before 9:00. Highlights of the trip include the partial passage of the Edersee with a ferry trip on the Edersee and the cable car ride by bike to Waldeck. This day tour is a real unforgettable holiday experience!
Back to Korbach on the asphalted railway cycle path, the rate of increase is only 2 per mill, so it is also not a problem at the end with mild fatigue symptoms.
Tip: with the MeineCardPlus free use of the train, ferry, cable car Waldeck and most leisure facilities on the Edersee!
Detailed information and directions about this great bike tour can be found HERE
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Motorcycle paradise Sauerland
There is much to discover on the road: mountains and lakes, dams, half-timbered houses, numerous recreational facilities and attractions. Numerous national famous bikers' meetings on the way. the ferry house near Diemelsee, the Bigge grill at the BigNumbersperre, the Zündstoff near Edersee, Geronimos, Bikers Inn and Wolfs Revier near Möhnee or Stavros near So Europeane.
The region offers bikers everything their heart desires and in the evening the party mile in Willingen offers plenty of après-bike' options on weekends.
Loud is out!
The 10 trips from the Sauerland Roadbook lead along the most beautiful places in the Sauerland, which is why other tourists and people looking for relaxation, especially on the many recreational lakes, often suffer from engine noise, not only guests but also many Sauerlanders who live on the typical motor routes.
That is why noise-sensitive consideration of motorcyclists is essential, so that there will be no road closures for motorcyclists in the future!
Set a visible (and audible) sign against engine noise - loud is off!
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Most motorcyclists in the Sauerland are attentive and avoid fast driving in places and in sound-sensitive tourist locations. Be a role model for the minority that does not do so and address your ruthless colleagues accordingly!
The route book is available in the Tourist Information Sauerland. Tourist Information List See Here...
Beautiful Motorroutes from Willingen:
Great Sauerland tour: Willingen - Winterberg - Biggesee - Schmallenberg - Willingen
Willingen - Marsberg - Wewelsburg - Warstein - Brilon - Willingen
Willingen - Medebach - Winterberg - Meschede - Bruchhausen - Willingen
HERE find the most beautiful Sauerland motor routes with a description
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Road bike in the Sauerland
Our flat neighbor in Willingen is Dutch and a passionate cyclist - his daughter is even a competitive athlete in this profession.
Their recommendation for cyclists are the tours in the eastern Sauerland, in the Upland and the nature park Diemelsee, because the roads here are only moderate in contrast to the Western Sauerland.
Race bike fun in the Upland
The Sauerland and especially the nature park Diemelsee around Willingen is a great area for cyclists. This is mainly because the roads in the nature park Diemelsee usually have very low traffic density. From Willingen you can also explore the mountainous and physically demanding Sauerland - or else the wavy tours in the Waldeckian Land. During the break there are many cultural highlights to be seen.
Orientation is also child's play: for each of the nine tours there is a detailed roadbook with all the signposts that can be downloaded as a PDF document.
Click on the corresponding tour for more information.
Picture & Medebacher Bay
Length: 108km, 1600 hoogtemeters; iced: middled
Diemelsee-Bruchhausen
Length: 80km, 1320 hoogtemeters; iced: middled
Western Waldeck
Length: 58km, 1100 meters hoogte; ice cream: middled
Round Aabach reservoir
Length: 100km, 1450 meters hoogte; ice cream: middled
Three-Lake Tour (Diemelsee, Twistesee, Edersee)
Length: 120km, 1780 altimeters; Required: difficult
Sauerland two-country loop
Length: 128km, 2100 altimeters; Required: difficult
The following tours have been developed by the Sports University of Cologne:
Diemelsee round
Length: 49km, 683 altimeters; Required: simple
Tour de Willingen
Length: 118km, 1850 altimeters; Required: difficult
Willinger mountain test
Length: 88km, 1612 altimeters; Required: difficult
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Cycling Trips for You!
For those who want to combine sporty fun, sightseeing, scenic attractions, nature and self-consciousness, race bike rides of 40-70 km long with 2-3 hours travel time in the Upland and Sauerland are composed under the label "Cycling Trips For You" kilometer long descents, which are usually faced with shorter and spicy climbs and end with a rolling passage.
From Itterdal to Diemeldal
Length: 38km, 494 altimeters; Required: simple
Around the Willinger Mountains
Length: 63km, 795 meters hoogte; ice cream: middled
Diemelsee impressions
Length: 44km, 677 hoogtemeters; icy: middled
Upland cicuit
Length: 45 km, 718 meters hoogte; ice cream: middled
Kale branches (Kahler Asten)
Length: 77 km, 1058 meters hoogte; ice cream: middled
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Bike-Shops & Rental in Willingen
Willingen offers not only excellent cycling trails, but also cycling service. In four professional shops you can get everything by bike: Sales & rentals: freeride, downhill and mountain bikes, touring bikes, e-bikes, racing bikes. Accessories: Bicycle clothing, helmets, protectors, GPS devices, cameras or child trailers. Service: repair and workshop service, spare parts and accessories; Bicycle school and tours.Craftshop Willingen Waldecker Straße 31 34508 Willingen Tel. +49 5632 - 96 85 72 • info@craftshop-willingen.de www.craftshop-willingen.de Snow & Bike Factory - K1 Rental Ski/Bike directly at the cable car and at the K1 chairlift Zur Hoppecke 5
34508 Willingen Telephone: +(49) 5632 - 923751 info@snow-bike-willingen.de www.snow-bike-willingen.de Sport Wilke
Briloner Straße 24
34508 Willingen Tel.: +49 5632 6443
E-mail: m.wilke@sport-wilke.de
www.sport-wilke.de Sport Small outdoor center Korbacher Str. 8 34508 Willingen - Usseln Tel.: +49 5632 1227 Email: schuhhauskleine@t-online.de www.sport-kleine.de
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