Medebach - Through the Aar and Orketal valleys (M3)

Radeln nach Zahlen / Outdooractive Touren / Medebach - Through the Aar and Orketal valleys (M3)

The approx. 20 km long M3 circular cycle route takes us from Medebach through the idyllic Aartal to Münden and through the Orketal back to the Hanseatic town. It is suitable for families with children aged 10 and over.

Tour starting point:

Tourist Information, Marktplatz 1, 59964 Medebach

Tour destination point:

Tourist Information, Marktplatz 1, 59964 Medebach

Properties:

promising
Round trip
Refreshment stop
family-friendly
cultural / historical

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Additional Information

Tourist Information Medebach

Trout Park Wagner

Length

18.9 km

Time

1:45 Std.

Elevation ascent

123 m

Elevation descent

121 m

Altitude (Minimum)

318 m

Altitude (Maximum)

410 m

Condition

Difficulty

Adventure

Landscape

Recommended seasons

J F M A M J J A S O N D

This cycle tour for nature lovers leads through the Orketal and Bruehnetal nature reserves.

We discover the picturesque Aartal valley, with several opportunities to take a break by the stream and cool our feet in the water or simply listen to and enjoy the rippling of the water. On the way, we pass the fish ponds in the Aartal and finally reach the neighboring town of Münden. From there, we cycle through the beautiful Orketal valley, past the farmsteads of Roninghausen and finally reach the Hanseatic town of Medebach again.

The route is more suitable for touring bikes, MTBs and e-MTBs, as some of the paths are gravel.

E-bike rental station / e-bike battery charging station

Tourist Information Medebach

Castle ring

Country house Vesper

Alena's dressed

Troll's Brauhaus Medebach

Rockcafé Medebach

Information

Directions

The circular cycle route is signposted throughout with a green "M3".The starting point is the market square in Medebach. From there, we turn right into Österstraße until we reach the cemetery. We leave the cemetery, the Österntor playground and the nuns' cross behind us. We follow this road downhill into the Brühnetal valley. We then follow the road steeply uphill for about 200 m to Faust. An approximately 2 km long descent then awaits us, past the Faust forester's lodge to the fish ponds in the Aartal (Wagner fish farm). Then we cross the Aar bridge until we turn right into the Aartal. After a while, we cross the Aar over a bridge and reach a barbecue hut. From here we follow the path towards Münden. We ride downhill into the village, then turn left just before the church onto the road to Neukirchen. Immediately after the bridge, we turn right towards the Münden sports field. After another 200 m, we turn right into the valley and continue to the end of the road before Ronninghausen. Now continue straight on to the Medebach/Berge sewage treatment plant and turn right onto the Medebach-Münden road (L858). Follow the road for approx. 100 m to the left and shortly after the bridge turn right onto a paved field path. The route continues slightly uphill through a wooded area and then flat to the Holtischfeld industrial estate. We first turn right, then left through the industrial estate and soon reach the paved field path leading from Faust to Medebach.

Safty guidelines

The route is not suitable for racing bikes! Partly gravel paths.Current information about our forests - The bark beetle and its consequencesThe forest owners are endeavoring to take the necessary measures in the forests and to remove the damaged wood. However, due to the extent of the damage, this work cannot be completed in a short space of time. The clearing and reforestation of the damaged forest stands will therefore take a long time and sometimes lead to disruptions such as closures and detour in the forests. This must always be taken into account when visiting the forest.We therefore appeal to everyone who cares about the forest: Understand that extensive forestry work is necessary in the current situation and that this is currently accompanying your forest experience.Be particularly attentive during your leisure activities and observe the prevailing instructions and any prohibitions Please be considerate ...

Public transiot

From Willingen: Bus R46 (RLG): Willingen-Düdinghausen-MedebachFrom Winterberg: Bus R48 (RLG): Winterberg-Düdinghausen / change in Küstelberg to the direct connecting bus, bus S30 (RLG): Brilon-MedebachFrom Hallenberg: Bus R44 (BRS): Hallenberg-Hesborn-Dreislar-MedelonFrom Korbach: Bus 550 (NVV): Korbach-MedebachFrom Frankenberg (Eder): Bus 530 (NVV): Frankenberg-Lichtenfels-Medebach

Getting there

From the north: A7, A2, A33 to Wünnenberg-Haaren junction, B480 Brilon, Olsberg, direction Winterberg and then to Medebach.From the west: A44 Dortmund-Kassel, exit at the Werl junction, A445 Meschede to Bestwig, Olsberg, direction Winterberg and then to Medebach.From the Rhineland: A4 Cologne-Olpe to the Olpe junction, take the A45 towards Dortmund to the Olpe exit, B55 towards Lennestadt, B236 Schmallenberg, Winterberg and then to Medebach.From the east: A44 Dortmund-Kassel to exit Wünnenberg-Haaren, B480 Brilon, Olsberg, direction Winterberg and then to Medebach.From the south: A5 from Frankfurt to Gießen, A485/B3 exit Marburg, B252 Wetter, B236 Hallenberg-Winterberg and then to Medebach.

Parking

It is possible to park free of charge in the parking garage by arrangement with the Medebach Tourist Information Office. A separate parking ticket must be deposited in the vehicle.

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