- Culturally interesting
- Refreshment stop
- Circular route
SauerlandRadring - Out and about on old railroad lines
Tour starting point:
Finnentrop
Tour destination point:
Finnentrop
Properties:
Additional Information
www.sauerlandradring.deCategory
Theme routeLength
83.5 kmDuration
6:20 hElevation ascent
432 mElevation descent
432 mLowest point
225 mHighest point
458 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
The SauerlandRadring presents itself as a well thought-out themed route that opens up the charming landscape of the Sauerland on former railroad lines. This circular tour, starting from various access points in places such as Finnentrop, Eslohe, Schmallenberg and Lennestadt, allows for flexible exploration. Along the way, evidence of the railroad's past is revealed, including historic signaling systems, authentic wagons and steam locomotives. The Kückelheim Fledermaustunnel is also a remarkable architectural element. The route along former railroad lines ensures a comfortable exploration of the diverse region, which is known as the land of a thousand mountains. This opens up wide views, combined with a moderate topographical design of the developed routes. There are also a variety of places to stop for refreshments along the route.
Information
Directions
Stage locations: Finnentrop - Eslohe - Schmallenberg - Lennestadt - FinnentropOrientation: 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: 48 - 50 - 49 - 55 - 42 - 44 - 45 - 46 - 50 - 52 - 39 - 37 - 41 - 46 - 47 - 48
Equipment
Information on the perfect preparation for short and long bike tours can be found at the ADFC:
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, among other places
Author Tip
The HenneseeSchleife loop of the SauerlandRadring extends the tour by 40 km to Meschede along the Hennesee.
Literature
BVA Cycling Guide Old Railway Routes in the Sauerland 1:50,000: € 14.95
Maps
BVA ADFC regional map Sauerland (with junction system) 1:75,000: € 8.95 or BVA cycling guide Old railroad routes in the Sauerland 1:50,000: € 14.95 Order via: info@sauerland-radwelt.de (plus € 2.50 packaging and shipping)
Public transit
You can easily reach the SauerlandRadring by public transport. The train stations in Finnentrop, Grevenbrück and Altenhundem are the ideal starting points.
There is also a comprehensive bus service between the communities along the route.
How to get there
Along the route you will find a large number of parking lots that are suitable as a starting point for your cycle tour. You can find a list of parking spaces on our homepage.
Parking
You can find a list of parking spaces along the SauerlandRadring at https://www.sauerlandradring.de/de/Tourenplanung/Anreise/Parkplaetze-am-SauerlandRadring