- Refreshment stop
- Circular route
Rothaar cycle route
The Rothaar cycle route crosses the heights of the Rothaargebirge twice and offers impressive views on its circular tour. There are a variety of places to stop for refreshments along the route, including near Bad Berleburg Castle with its historic parks. Other visual highlights include Grafschaft Abbey and charming half-timbered houses. The route offers a comprehensive experience of nature and culture.
Tour starting point:
Holz- und Touristik-Zentrum Schmallenberg
Tour destination point:
Holz- und Touristik-Zentrum Schmallenberg
Properties:
Additional Information
Category
regional bike tourLength
52.9 kmDuration
5:45 hElevation ascent
942 mElevation descent
942 mLowest point
359 mHighest point
740 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
The Rothaar cycle route, an appealing circular tour through the impressive landscape of the Rothaargebirge, invites you to explore. Multiple crossings of the mountain ranges offer far-reaching panoramic views. E-bike support makes it easier to reach prominent points. There are also a variety of refreshment stops along the route to enrich the experience.
Information
Directions
The red logo of the "Rothaar-Radroute" first takes you from Schmallenberg to the heights of the Rothaargebirge, then through the Eder valley to Bad Berleburg Castle. The residence of the Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg royal family and its adjoining parks are a real highlight. You can take a break in the restaurant near the castle to refuel your bike to 100%.On the way back, you cross the Rothaarsteig again and finally reach the hilltop village of Schmallenberg-Schanze, where two restaurants invite you to stop for a bite to eat. From now on, it's time to "let it roll" - you cycle steadily downhill on a road with little traffic to Grafschaft, which is another visual highlight of the tour with its monastery of the same name and beautiful half-timbered houses. Now it's another 3 relaxed kilometers to the historic old town of Schmallenberg, the starting point of your tour.
Equipment
Please wear sturdy shoes and take enough food with you.
Safety guidelines
Wearing a cycle helmet should be a matter of course for all cyclists.
Between Jagdhaus and Wingeshausen, on the south side of the Rothaargebirge, there is a short, gravelled steep section of approx. 50 meters. It is recommended to push the bike on this short section.
For e-bikes, the battery power should be checked in Jagdhaus (battery charging is possible during a stop at the local hotels). From Bad Berleburg, a battery capacity of at least 2/3 of the battery capacity is recommended in order to make the way back over the Rothaar ridge.
Author Tip
Visit Bad Berleburg Castle.
Literature
Brochure "Cycling in Schmallenberg & Eslohe" from Schmallenberger Sauerland Tourismus.
Maps
Maps and further information 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
The Schmallenberger Sauerland Tourist Information Office is signposted in Schmallenberg. In Schmallenberg, follow the signs for "Tourist Information" or the red i.
Parking
Free parking is available at the Stadthalle (Paul-Falke-Platz) and to a limited extent at the Holz- und Touristikzentrum (Poststraße 7) in Schmallenberg.