- Refreshment stop
- Circular route
Kinderland cycle route (48.3 km)
Tour starting point:
Wood and tourism center Schmallenberg
Tour destination point:
Wood and tourism center Schmallenberg
Properties:
Category
regional bike tourLength
49.3 kmDuration
4:00 hElevation ascent
716 mElevation descent
716 mLowest point
335 mHighest point
514 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
The starting point of the Kinderland cycle route is in Schmallenberg at the timber and tourism center. The route includes sections with relevant differences in altitude, the mastery of which is rewarded with extensive panoramas and diverse nature experiences.
The route is marked by yellow signage, which is marked with the number 1 (blue). A shortcut of the main route is provided via route number 2 (red, in the Almert area).
There are numerous opportunities to actively explore nature along the route. Meeting places such as playgrounds, natural ponds and pedal pools offer opportunities for relaxing breaks. Streams provide welcome refreshment and invite you to linger. The surrounding nature is multifaceted and allows you to observe native animal species, including horses, goats, donkeys and cattle. With a little attention, deer, black storks, herons, stags and hares can also be spotted in their natural habitat.
Information
Directions
Short version 1 (blue) and 2 (red)The Kinderland cycle route starts at the Schmallenberg tourist information office with the yellow logo (no. 1) and the blue arrow sign pointing towards the villages of Fleckenberg, Lenne, Schmallenberg Kurpark, Grafschaft, Almert. From Almert, follow no. 2 (red) to Winkhausen. The route continues (no. 1 blue) via Niedersorpe, Holthausen, Bad Fredeburg, Ebbinghof, Berghausen, Selkentrop, Felbecke, Werpe back to Schmallenberg, the route length is approx. 49 km.
Equipment
Wearing a bicycle helmet should be a matter of course for all cyclists.
We recommend that you bring sufficient food and drink.
Safety guidelines
A rescue point system has been installed in the Hochsauerland district. Rescue points can be found on the information boards at junctions and on the hiking signs.
Author Tip
On the Kinderland cycle route, even learning is fun. On the family adventure trail, in the slate mining and local history museum, or in the railroad model layout and at other sights, you will learn a lot about the country and its people.
Literature
The BVA cycling guide "Alte Bahntrassen im Sauerland" 1:50,000: € 14.95 (plus € 2.50 packaging and postage) offers a tour description as well as further information on the sights along the way.
Maps
BVA ADFC regional map Sauerland (with junction system) 1:75,000: € 8.95 (€ 2.50 packaging and shipping, foreign shipping € 3.70)
BVA cycle excursion guide Old railroad routes in the Sauerland 1:50,000: € 14.95 (plus € 2.50 packaging and shipping, international shipping € 3.70)
Further information and an overview map are available from the tourist information office in Schmallenberg.
Public transit
Bus routes 466, 367, 369, SB9 and S90 run in Schmallenberg. Use the bus stop "Habbel" to get to the starting point of the tour.
Timetable information: www.rlg-online.de
With the Schmallenberger Sauerland Card you can travel free of charge by bus and train in the region
How to get there
Poststrasse 7
57392 Schmallenberg
Parking
A limited number of free parking spaces are available at the Holz- & Touristikzentrum, as well as at the nearby Stadthalle in Schmallenberg.