- Culturally interesting
- Refreshment stop
- Circular route
From the Sauerland to the Bergisches Land
The cycle tour "From the Sauerland to the Bergisches Land" is a circular route through the characteristic landscapes of North Rhine-Westphalia. It offers cultural insights and opportunities to stop for refreshments.
Tour starting point:
Meinerzhagen train station
Tour destination point:
Marienheide station
Properties:
Category
regional bike tourLength
60.6 kmDuration
5:00 hElevation ascent
498 mElevation descent
554 mLowest point
246 mHighest point
446 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
This regional cycle tour opens up the Sauerland and Bergisches Land regions and is characterized by its route along natural streams, impressive dams and historic town centers. Cultural aspects characterize the route.
Starting at Meinerzhagen railroad station, the route initially includes sections with moderate gradients. The route then leads through the picturesque Kerspe valley to Halver. Cyclists then pass through the historic centers of Radevormwald, Hückeswagen and Wipperfürth, each of which offers the opportunity to take a break and explore the local area.
The return route from Hückeswagen runs along the Bergisch panoramic cycle path, a former railroad line, with gentle climbs. From Marienheide, there is the option of neutralizing the remaining difference in altitude to the starting point by taking a train ride or continuing the return journey along the Lingesetalsperre reservoir.
The circular tour can be arranged flexibly; an extension via Breckerfeld or a shortening via Wipperfürth is possible, taking into account the designated junctions. Refreshments are available along the entire route.
Information
Directions
The route in the towns of Meinerzhagen, Kierspe and Halver is mainly on busy roads, with short sections on forest paths. Along the Wuppertal dam, the tour leads along unpaved forest paths. From Hückeswagen, you cycle along a former railroad line, the Bergische Panoramaradweg. This section is asphalted.The entire tour is signposted via a network of junctions. Note the order of the junctions from Meinerzhagen: 28, 26, 23, 1, 92, 93, 95, 94, 83, 84, 86, 85, 79, 90, 89, 55. If you start in Marienheide, please note the reverse order.The tour can be shortened from KNP 1 in the direction of Wipperfürth and extended via KNP 3 in the direction of Breckerfeld.
Equipment
Touring bike, trekking bike, cross bike
Safety guidelines
The route is mainly on the best paths and roads with little traffic. Please pay attention to the surface of forest roads. The tour as a whole is not suitable for children.
Author Tip
The tour is aimed at sporty touring cyclists for an all-day tour. The use of e-bikes is also possible. There are charging stations on the tour.
You can visit numerous tourist highlights on the tour:
- "Krim" a historical building ensemble of the Krugmann company in Meinerzhagen
- Bakelite museum in Kierspe
- Kerspetalsperre
- Wuppertalsperre
- Historical town centers of Hückeswagen and Wipperfürth
- Black powder museum in the Villa Ohl
- Historical distillery in Kierspe Rönsahl (from Ohl 2 km in the direction of Rönsahl)
- Gimborn Castle in Marienheide
Maps
BVA regional map "Sauerland", 2015 edition with junction system
BVA regional map "Bergisches Land/Cologne/Düsseldorf"
BVA regional map "Bergisches Land/Cologne/Düsseldorf"
Public transit
The outward and return journey, as well as the connection between Marienheide and Meinerzhagen, is via the regional train RB 25 Cologne-Meinerzhagen. The train runs every hour.
How to get there
The Marienheide stop can be reached via the B 256 federal highway, Meinerzhagen via the B 54 federal highway. Interregional traffic should use the BAB 45, Meinerzhagen exit.
Parking
Sufficient free parking spaces are available at both stops.