- Family friendly
- Culturally interesting
- Refreshment stop
- Circular route
Medebach - Through the Aar and Orketal valleys (M3)
Tour starting point:
Tourist Information, Marktplatz 1, 59964 Medebach
Tour destination point:
Tourist Information, Marktplatz 1, 59964 Medebach
Properties:
Category
regional bike tourLength
18.9 kmDuration
1:45 hElevation ascent
123 mElevation descent
121 mLowest point
318 mHighest point
410 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
The Medebach - Durch das Aar- und Orketal (M3) cycle tour opens up the natural areas of the Hochsauerland district as a circular route. It runs through the Orketal and Bruehnetal nature reserves, characteristic biotopes of NRW. In the Aartal valley, there are near-natural resting points along the course of the stream, and the route also passes fish ponds integrated into the landscape. The route leads via Münden and through the Orketal valley, past the historic farmsteads of Roninghausen, which offer cultural insights into regional building methods. The route ends in the Hanseatic town of Medebach with its many refreshment stops. Partly gravel paths require suitable tires.
Information
Directions
The circular cycle route is signposted throughout with a green "M3".The starting point is the Medebach market square. From there, we turn right into Österstraße until we reach the cemetery. We leave the cemetery, the Österntor playground and the nuns' cross behind us. We follow this road downhill into the Brühnetal valley. We then follow the road steeply uphill for about 200 m to Faust. An approximately 2 km long descent then awaits us, past the Faust forester's lodge to the fish ponds in the Aar valley (Wagner fish farm). Then we cross the Aar bridge and turn right into the Aar valley. After a while, we cross the Aar over a bridge and reach a barbecue hut. From here we follow the path towards Münden. We ride downhill into the village, then turn left just before the church onto the road to Neukirchen. Immediately after the bridge, we turn right towards the Münden sports field. After another 200 m, we turn right into the valley and continue to the end of the road before Ronninghausen. Now continue straight on to the Medebach/Berge sewage treatment plant and turn right onto the Medebach-Münden road (L858). Follow the road for approx. 100 m to the left and shortly after the bridge turn right onto a paved dirt track. The route continues slightly uphill through a wooded area and then flat to the Holtischfeld industrial estate. We first turn right, then left through the industrial estate and soon reach the paved field path leading from Faust to Medebach.
Equipment
Dress appropriately for the weather.
Safety guidelines
The route is not suitable for racing bikes! Partly gravel paths.
Current information about our forests - The bark beetle and its consequences
The forest owners are endeavoring to take the necessary measures in the forests and to remove the damaged wood. However, due to the extent of the damage, this work cannot be completed in a short space of time. The clearing and reforestation of the damaged forest stands will therefore take a long time and sometimes lead to disruptions such as closures and detour in the forests. This must always be taken into account when visiting the forest.
We therefore appeal to everyone who cares about the forest:
- Understand that extensive forestry work is necessary in the current situation and that this is currently accompanying your forest experience.
- Be particularly attentive during your leisure activities and observe the prevailing instructions and any prohibitions
Please be considerate ...
Author Tip
Stop off at the fish ponds with their farm store in the Wagner fishing park. (Please note opening hours!)
Maps
Hiking map of the Medebach vacation region ISBN 978-3-86636-917-7 available at the Tourist-Info, Marktplatz1, 59964 Medebach
Public transit
- From Willingen: Bus R46 (RLG): Willingen-Düdinghausen-Medebach
- From Winterberg: Bus R48 (RLG): Winterberg-Düdinghausen / change in Küstelberg to the direct connecting bus, bus S30 (RLG): Brilon-Medebach
- From Hallenberg: Bus R44 (BRS): Hallenberg-Hesborn-Dreislar-Medelon
- From Korbach: Bus 550 (NVV): Korbach-Medebach
- From Frankenberg (Eder): Bus 530 (NVV): Frankenberg-Lichtenfels-Medebach
How to get there
- From the north: A7, A2, A33 to Wünnenberg-Haaren junction, B480 Brilon, Olsberg, direction Winterberg and then to Medebach.
- From the west: A44 Dortmund-Kassel, exit Werl junction, A445 Meschede to Bestwig, Olsberg, direction Winterberg and then to Medebach.
- From the Rhineland: A4 Cologne-Olpe to the Olpe junction, take the A45 towards Dortmund to the Olpe exit, B55 towards Lennestadt, B236 Schmallenberg, Winterberg and then to Medebach.
- From the east: A44 Dortmund-Kassel to exit Wünnenberg-Haaren, B480 Brilon, Olsberg, direction Winterberg and then to Medebach.
- From the south: A5 from Frankfurt to Gießen, A485/B3 exit Marburg, B252 Wetter, B236 Hallenberg-Winterberg and then to Medebach.
Parking
It is possible to park free of charge in the parking garage by arrangement with the Medebach Tourist Information Office. A separate parking ticket must be deposited in the vehicle.