Olpe - Attendorn

The regional cycle tour from Olpe to Attendorn starts at the leisure pool in Olpe and runs along the east bank in a northerly direction to the Biggedamm dam near Attendorn. Before reaching the dam, the route passes Waldenburg Bay, where you can take a break on a bathing beach in summer weather. The "BiggeBlick" viewing platform offers a far-reaching panoramic view of the lake. Access to the platform is via a short footpath from Waldenburg Bay, which leads over a hill. Access to this circular tour is possible at various points along the route. The "Leuchtturm" café is located directly at the dam and offers refreshments. The route then leads along the west bank to the Listerdamm. The imposing dam wall forms the physical separation between the water surfaces of the Bigge and Lister dams. The route encircles the Sonderner Kopf, where another lido invites you to refresh yourself. In Eichhagen, the route crosses Lake Bigge before returning to the starting point in Olpe.

A list of helpful tips on equipment can be found at:

www.adfc.de/themen/auf-tour/radtourenplanung/checkliste-packen/

Please pack your charging device. You can charge your battery at many restaurateurs.

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.

A boat trip on the Biggesee is recommended at the end of the beautiful 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 Cycling Guide Old Railway Routes in the Sauerland 1:50,000: € 14.95 (plus € 2.50 packaging and shipping)

You can order here

There are no train stations along the route. A limited journey is possible by bus. The nearest train station to the starting point is in Finnentrop.

A 45 - Sauerlandlinie (Dortmund-Hagen-Drolshagen-Siegen-Gießen-Frankfurt) junction number 18 "Olpe"

A 4 (Cologne-Olpe)

Parking lot at the leisure pool