Mill tour

The mill tour starts at the Kreishauspark in Brilon and initially runs through the historic town center of the old Hanseatic town. The route continues through the Hexenstein nature reserve, which presents itself as a natural backdrop. A striking point along the way is the Seeschultenmühle, which was once one of the five Aa mills in the Aa valley. The valley of the Aa, a river that rises in Altenbüren and eventually flows into the Möhne, offers an opportunity to take a break and contemplate the surrounding nature. The route continues through the characteristically undulating landscape of the Escherfeld. Passing the Feldberg, the tour reaches the Bachschwinden, a geological phenomenon of the Brilon plateau where surface water seeps into the calcareous subsoil. After passing the glider airfield, the most challenging ascent of the route follows. The tour then leads back to Brilon, where there is a comprehensive view of the town and its scenic surroundings. There are various places to stop for refreshments in Brilon after the tour.

You can find a list of helpful tips on equipment at:
www.adfc.de/themen/auf-tour/radtourenplanung/checkliste-packen/

A rescue point system has been installed throughout the region (Soest district, Hochsauerland district, Märkischer district, Olpe district and Siegen-Wittgenstein district). Rescue points can be found on the information boards at the junctions of the South Westphalia cycle network.

The beautiful city center of Brilon with its beautiful old buildings invites you to visit and can be easily visited after this tour.

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.

BVA ADFC regional map Sauerland (with junction system) 1:75,000: € 8.95 (€ 2.50 packaging and postage, foreign postage € 3.70)

BVA cycle excursion guide Old railroad routes in the Sauerland 1:50,000: € 14.95 (plus € 2.50 packaging and shipping)

You can order here:

DB train stop: Brilon-Stadt

Bus stop: Brilon Markt

from the west: A1 to Dortmund/Unna junction - then A44 to Werl junction - then A445/A46 to Bestwig-Velmede junction and continue on the B7 to Brilon

from the north: Hanover - A2 to Bielefeld junction - A33 to Wünnenberg-Haaren junction and continue on the B480 to Brilon

from the east: A44 Kassel to the Wünnenberg-Haaren interchange and continue on the B480 to Brilon or take the Marsberg exit and continue on the B7 to Brilon

from the south: to Kassel and continue on the A44 to the Wünnenberg-Haaren junction or exit at the Marsberg junction and continue on the B7 to Brilon

There are plenty of parking spaces in Brilon.