- Refreshment stop
- Circular route
SauerlandRadring and HenneseeSchleife by road bike
The SauerlandRadring and the HenneseeSchleife form a challenging circular road bike tour in the Hochsauerland region. The route includes scenic sections and offers refreshment stops along the way.
Tour starting point:
Meschede
Tour destination point:
Meschede
Properties:
Category
Road bike tourLength
108.5 kmDuration
6:10 hElevation ascent
610 mElevation descent
608 mLowest point
235 mHighest point
458 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
Meschede, Eslohe, Schmallenberg, Lennestadt and Finnentrop are the main towns along the SauerlandRadring and the HenneseeSchleife. The configuration as a circular route allows flexible access to the route at each of the points mentioned as well as in numerous smaller villages. Evidence of the railroad's history can be seen along the route, including old signal systems, buffer stops and historic wagons. Steam locomotives also provide an insight into past eras of rail transport. The Kückelheim Fledermaustunnel is a striking element of this route for cyclists.
Information
Directions
Meschede - Berge - Eslohe - Finnentrop - Lennestadt - Schmallenberg - Bremke - Erflinghausen - MeschedeOrientation: Since 2015, there has been a junction system in the Sauerland for easier orientation. For the SauerlandRadring, it is therefore best to use the logo or the junction sequence as a guide.Junction sequence: 22 - 28 - 29 - 44 - 42 - 55 - 49 - 47 - on the B236 to junction 41 - from the Maumke sewage treatment plant back onto the B236 in Meggen back onto the SauerlandRadring -37 - 39 - B236 to Fleckenberg (from there roadside cycle path) - 50 -46 - 45 - 26 - 27 - 23 - 22
Equipment
Wearing a bicycle helmet should be a matter of course for all cyclists. Before setting off, check that your bike is in perfect condition. For demanding tours, we recommend packing plenty of drinks and snacks.
Safety guidelines
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.
Author Tip
The highlight and landmark of the SauerlandRadring is certainly the Fledermaustunnel. But you will also find many other exciting places and sights along the route.
Public transit
You can easily reach the SauerlandRadring by public transport. The train stations in Finnentrop, Grevenbrück, Lennestadt and Altenhundem are the ideal starting points. There are direct connections to the train station in Meschede from Dortmund, Hagen and Kassel,
There is also a comprehensive bus service between the communities along the route.
How to get there
From the west: A44 to Werl junction. Continue on the A445 and A 46 towards Arnsberg/Meschede. Take the Meschede exit.
From the north: A2 to the Rheda-Wiedenbrück exit. Continue on the B55 in the direction of Lippstadt/Meschede.
From the south: A45 to the Olpe exit. Continue on the B55 towards Meschede.
Parking
From the west: A44 to Werl junction. Continue on the A445 and A 46 towards Arnsberg/Meschede. Take the Meschede exit.
From the north: A2 to the Rheda-Wiedenbrück exit. Continue on the B55 in the direction of Lippstadt/Meschede.
From the south: A45 to the Olpe exit. Continue on the B55 towards Meschede.