Plettenberg: Lennetal route - West

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The Lenne Valley Route - West in Plettenberg provides a comprehensive exploration of the Lenne river landscape. The regional cycle route provides insights into the natural landscape of the Märkischer Kreis district.

Tour starting point:

Plettenberg station

Tour destination point:

Ohl village church

Properties:

  • free of charge / accessible at any time

Category

regional bike tour

Length

4.5 km

Duration

0:21 h

Elevation ascent

11 m

Elevation descent

21 m

Lowest point

197 m

Highest point

218 m
The town of Plettenberg is picturesquely situated in the heart of the Märkisches Sauerland, nestled between the mountain ranges of the Ebbegebirge and the Homert. This geographical location is characterized by a diverse landscape with wooded hills and the characteristic river valleys of the Lenne, Else, Oester and Grüne. The Oester dam on the upper reaches of the Oester is a striking hydrographic element. The overall picture of the region combines natural areas - characterized by mountains, forests and waters - with an established industrial landscape that is integrated into the given topography. This backdrop offers a variety of perspectives and experiences for active people. In addition to nature experiences, sports, cultural and entertainment activities as well as high-quality gastronomy enrich the regional offer, giving the exploration of Plettenberg and its surroundings a comprehensive character.
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Information

Directions

The route leads east from the station via Brauckstraße and then turns right into Bachstraße after approx. 200 m, crosses under the railroad line and then continues straight on to Kilian-Kirchhoff-Damm (Lenneroute). Here, following the Lenne downstream, turn left over the Lenne bridge, then left again under the Lenne bridge and further downstream, now on the south side of the Lenne. Once you have passed the school center, a branch off to the right behind a tennis court to the nearby AquaMagis. On the further route to Ohle, the cycle path runs under one of the seven bridge segments of the listed fish-bellied arch bridge. The bridge was built in 1914 and was part of the now abandoned Plettenberg - Herscheid branch line. On the right-hand side of the route, the Lenne is dammed by a weir. Parts of the Lenne water are diverted here into an upper ditch and feed a once-through power station. As the trail continues, there is an approx. 120 m long section on which a height difference of 13.0 m must be overcome from the valley floor to the upper edge of the Lenneprall slope. Passing a weather station, the route then runs for a longer stretch through a deciduous forest back to the valley floor of the Lenne, crosses under a Lenne bridge, leads to the road and over the bridge. After the bridge, do not follow the signposted cycle path to the left, but continue straight on into the center of Ohle, where you reach your destination, the old Ohl village church, to the left of the junction of Friedrich-Maiweg-Straße and Lennestraße (B236).

Author Tip

AquaMagis and Ohle Protestant Church are located directly on the route. Other excursion destinations in the vicinity are:

Schwarzenberg castle ruins
The Schwarzenberg castle ruins are an impressive structure built by feudal lords. Probably chosen as a fortification site as early as the 12th century, it became a symbol of Brandenburg's power vis-à-vis Electoral Cologne in 1301 with the erection of a "strong tower", according to chronicler Levold von Northoff. Even today, the ruins are still impressive and delight not only Romanesque fans. The formerly square keep with a side length of almost 13 meters is considered one of the largest in Westphalia. The history of the castle was eventful and accompanied by family feuds
. When a fire caused by lightning largely destroyed the castle in 1864, it was not rebuilt. Adventure tours with the ancient forest spirit "Drogo" also allow children to take part in the exciting history. www.plettenberg.de

Oestertalsperre
At the end of the 19th century, most Plettenberg forges used water as a driving force. The production facilities had considerable problems in the summer when the rivers did not carry enough water due to severe drought, as well as in the fall and winter when the rivers became torrential due to heavy rainfall. To solve this problem, the Plettenberg industry built the dam in 1903. The facility includes the quarry stone dam with a dam height of 32 m and two sliding towers. Swimming and water sports are permitted in parts of the reservoir. This once again makes the dam a popular excursion destination. www.plettenberg.de

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