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North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

Schmallenberg

SauerlandRadring mit Hennesee Schleife

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Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

Schmallenberg

SauerlandRadring mit Hennesee Schleife

Hard

4.8

(79)

424

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SauerlandRadring mit Hennesee Schleife

07:28

125km

880m

Cycling

The SauerlandRadring is a true cyclist highlight: on a 84-kilometer round, it connects cities such as Finnentrop, Eslohe, Schmallenberg or Lennestadt. It runs over former railway tracks far away from traffic through the wonderful nature of the Sauerland. And because it's a ring, you can get in and out where…

by Sauerland-Tourismus

Last updated: June 3, 2024

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.0 km for 66 m

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5.80 km

Carved Tree Stump Sculptures

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A cool solution to make the felled trees look not too sparse. The remaining stumps were artfully worked with the chainsaw.

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36.2 km

Lichtblick Lenneschiene Viewing Platform

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About the meaning or nonsense of this "dead end" can be splendidly discussed, but one thing is undeniable: The view here is really nice. Enjoy it, before you roll back and drive back to the actual bike path.

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49.1 km

Old Railway Car Rest Area

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The Sauerland Ring connects the cities of Finnentrop, Eslohe, Schmallenberg and Lennestadt with 84 kilometers of track over old railway lines.

The history of the old railway line goes back …

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53.9 km

Kückelheim Tunnel (Bat Tunnel)

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The SauerlandRadring cycle route, which runs along the former railway line through the Kückelheim Tunnel (also known as the "Bat Tunnel") from Fehrenbracht to Eslohe, is closed from late October to early April to accommodate the hibernating bats.

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60.2 km

DampfLandLeute Museum Eslohe

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On Homertstraße, over 2,000 square meters await you with historical steam and power machines, local history and folklore, old crafts and agriculture, as well as an old forge. In addition, …

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74.8 km

Hennesee east shore

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As an addition to the SauerlandRadring, this additional route was inaugurated in 2012, the "Nordschleife". That is 40 extra kilometers from Meschede around the Hennesee. The route is paved and …

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94.8 km

Sauerlandring North Cycle Path (Former Railway Line)

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The north loop of the Sauerlandring is part of the state project "Alleenradwege on former railway lines" and leads from Wennemen to the Sallinghausen junction. The Finnentrop-Wennemen railway line was …

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Bicycle Repair Station at Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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This air pressure station for bicycles is on a beautiful playground right on the Sauerlandradring. So if you don't have an air pump at hand, you can refill it here.

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125 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

92.9 km

16.3 km

7.21 km

3.34 km

3.18 km

1.66 km

365 m

Surfaces

114 km

6.78 km

2.53 km

1.57 km

236 m

120 m

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Friday 28 August

20°C

11°C

56 %

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Comments

June 9, 2023,Gran Fondo Juni 💯 - Sauerlandradring mit HenneseeSchleife

I have to use today's bridging day for a ride on one of the most beautiful cycle paths in Germany: the Sauerlandradring. 😊 The additional Hennesee loop was used.
If you are "organic" on the road, I recommend that you only ride this version if you are in good physical condition. 🙈 With an e-bike and some experience in longer …

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May 26, 2023,Sauerland Radring mit Hennesee Schleife ☕🚴

Super nice round, from the Meschede Bf car park.
Very nice route with plenty of rest stops and opportunities to eat and drink along the way.
Mostly on bike paths, and very few roads.

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July 5, 2025,Der Sauerlandradring - tutti kompletti 😊🤩💯

This morning, I spontaneously tackled the Sauerland Cycle Ring. And then, just as spontaneously, after Eslsohe, I turned left onto the Hennesee Loop (or Nordschleife)! I've always wanted to do that!!! 😎
It was a lot today, but "closing the education gap" is also important 😀😅

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August 8, 2022,🚴SauerlandRadring⛰& Hennesee 🏖

Fantastic for everyone who likes to drive on former railway lines. Finest asphalt almost everywhere. However, you have to remember that it is quite hilly. It's either up or down to be precise, no flat sections. That's why I'm very happy that I took out my e-bike for the tour.... in the end, a good 50 percent of the battery …

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May 19, 2025,5/25 Sauerland-Radring mit Hennesee-Schleife

Today I ventured out on the Sauerland Cycle Ring with the Hennesee Loop.

I started in Finnentrop. The route then led via Saalhausen and Schmallenberg to Bad Fredeburg.
In Mailar, I followed the Henne Cycle Ring via Oberhenneborn. My goodness, there were some serious climbs there.
Once I reached Hennesee, I continued to Meschede and Wennemen via the Hennesee Loop. …

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June 14, 2025,Sauerland Radring mit Hennesee Runde

A great walk with many beautiful panoramic views, the beautiful Hennesee, and with the warm weather, the bat tunnel offered a pleasant cooling off point for free.
Great 👍

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April 23, 2019

The SauerlandRadring is a true cyclist highlight: on a 84-kilometer round, it connects cities such as Finnentrop, Eslohe, Schmallenberg or Lennestadt. It runs over former railway tracks far away from traffic through the wonderful nature of the Sauerland. And because it's a ring, you can get in and out

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July 4, 2026

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Carved Tree Stump Sculptures

Lichtblick Lenneschiene Viewing Platform

Old Railway Car Rest Area

Kückelheim Tunnel (Bat Tunnel)

DampfLandLeute Museum Eslohe

Hennesee east shore

Sauerlandring North Cycle Path (Former Railway Line)

Bicycle Repair Station at Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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