RTF Hochsauerland Classic 2017 (151 km)

The RTF Hochsauerland classic is a challenging road bike tour through the multifaceted landscape of the Hochsauerland district. Starting and ending in Eslohe, this circular route reveals the characteristic topography of the region. The route takes in a large number of villages, reflecting the cultural and scenic diversity of the Sauerland. Along the way, you will pass striking points, including the region around the Kahler Asten, which impresses with its panoramic views and offers a special challenge for cyclists. The passage through villages such as Ramsbeck, Bödefeld and Schmallenberg illustrates the typical village structure of the area, embedded in an environment of forests and valleys. This tour enables an intensive experience of the natural features and regional characteristics that characterize the Hochsauerland as a destination for ambitious cyclists. The route, which leads through Kirchilpe, Bad Fredeburg and other idyllic sections, combines a sporting challenge with the enjoyment of authentic Sauerland impressions.

Our recommendation!

Wear head protection, the helmet is your personal safety equipment! Since 2016, the German Cyclists' Federation (BDR) has made helmets compulsory for participants in the RTF cycle tours.

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

The nearest train stations can be reached on average in 20 or 30 minutes by car.

You can also organize your onward journey to the Eslohe vacation region by bus:

• From Meschede train station with bus line S70


• From Lennestadt-Altenhundem station with the SB9 and 367/369 bus routes

The best way to reach us by car is via the

• A 45 Sauerlandlinie, highway exit Olpe


• A 4 Köln-Olpe, to the Wenden interchange, continue on the A 45 towards Dortmund to the Olpe exit (approx. 5 km), continue towards Lennestadt


• A 44 from Dortmund to Werl freeway junction, continue on A 445 towards Arnsberg, continue on A 46 to exit Wennemen or Enste or Bestwig (depending on destination), continue towards Schmallenberg or Eslohe


• A 44 from Kassel to the Erwitte/Anröchte exit


• A 2 Hanover-Dortmund to highway exit Rheda/Wiedenbrück

You can park for free in public parking lots in Eslohe!