View of the Hennesee from the dam – Hennesee Dam loop from Hochsauerlandkreis

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

Meschede

View of the Hennesee from the dam – Hennesee Dam loop from Hochsauerlandkreis

Moderate

5.0

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View of the Hennesee from the dam – Hennesee Dam loop from Hochsauerlandkreis

01:08

17.2km

280m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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587 m

View of the Hennesee from the dam

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The start of the RuhrSieg cycle path is highly recommended

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676 m

View of the Hennesee, the Hennedamm and Meschede

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You just have to run up the sky stairs ;-)

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771 m

Hennesee Skywalk and Himmelsleiter (Heaven’s Ladder)

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Unfortunately, here as well as at Sorpesee, you have a side along the main road, next time I would stay on the east side for the way there and back.

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793 m

Himmelstreppe and Viewing Platform at the Henne Dam

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The Himmelstreppe leads up to the barrier wall. On the right is a nice bistro and from there you can already see the new restaurant "H1". If you go left …

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868 m

View from the Hennedamm over Meschede and the Hennesee

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Super panorama on Meschede and the Hennesee. Under the viewpoint is also the sky staircase leading up to the platform.

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1.04 km

Hennesee Dam

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You can cycle over here with viewpoints on both sides.

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3.45 km

East shore of the Hennesee below Köpperkopf

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Beautiful loop around the Hennesee

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4.93 km

View of Lake Hennesee

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While you usually drive right next to the Hennesee, this path allows you to look at dammed water from a more exposed position.

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17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.81 km

3.67 km

3.35 km

1.99 km

327 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.27 km

5.21 km

2.62 km

162 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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View of the Hennesee from the dam – Hennesee Dam loop from Hochsauerlandkreis

View of the Hennesee from the dam

View of the Hennesee, the Hennedamm and Meschede

Hennesee Skywalk and Himmelsleiter (Heaven’s Ladder)

Himmelstreppe and Viewing Platform at the Henne Dam

View from the Hennedamm over Meschede and the Hennesee

Hennesee Dam

East shore of the Hennesee below Köpperkopf

View of Lake Hennesee

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