- Refreshment stop
Zabel long-distance route
The Zabel long-distance route, a regional cycle tour, reveals the characteristic landscapes of the region. There are various places to stop for refreshments along the route, which help to make the journey more comfortable.
Tour starting point:
Wickede
Tour destination point:
Geseke
Properties:
Additional Information
www.radeln-nach-zahlen.deCategory
regional bike tourLength
65.9 kmDuration
4:20 hElevation ascent
346 mElevation descent
382 mLowest point
82 mHighest point
206 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
The Zabel long-distance route, a regional cycle tour, runs through the Hellweg region, which is characterized by its scenic diversity and the alternation between challenging and more leisurely sections. These conditions once made it a preferred training area for a former professional cyclist. Starting in Wickede (Ruhr) and ending in Geseke, the tour is aimed at both ambitious cyclists and pleasure-oriented explorers.
After the starting point in Wickede (Ruhr), the route crosses the Haarstrang. From its apex, far-reaching panoramic views open up across the Hellweg valley to the Münsterland bay. The rest of the route follows the historic Hellweg, now known as the B1, along picturesque and scenic byways. Towns such as Werl, Soest, Bad Sassendorf, Erwitte and Geseke lie along the way and offer options for sightseeing with their historically preserved old town centers. Between these urban stops, idyllic Hellweg villages also enrich the ride. There are plenty of places to stop for refreshments along the entire route to round off the tour experience.
Information
Directions
Wickede, Werl, Soest, Bad Sassendorf, Erwitte, Bad Westernkotten, GesekeJunction sequence: 82 - 81 - 58 - 86 -87 - 89 - 88 - 33 - 32 - 20The entire Sauerland region has been signposted with the junction system since 2015:www.radeln-nach-zahlen.de/de/Das-Konzept
Equipment
Safety guidelines
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.
Author Tip
A tour of the old town in Soest or a visit to the newly designed spa gardens in Bad Sasssendorf is well worthwhile. The new graduation house has a two-level walkway inside.
Literature
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.
Maps
BVA Radwandern im Kreis Soest (with junction system) 1:50,000: € 7.95 (plus € 2.50 packaging and shipping)
Public transit
You can reach the starting point of the tour by public transport via the train station in Wickede.
How to get there
Approach via A44
Geseke B1