Best bike touring trails in Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park

Idyllic loop aroundLake Sorpe, North Rhine-Westphalia. The circular route around the Sorpe reservoir in the Sauerland region is well developed and has hardly any metres in altitude. There are some shady sections and beautiful views of the equalising basin. There are beaches around the Sorpesee for swimming, sailing, fishing, hiking and cycling. This route therefore offers everything for a great leisure activity. Due to the minimal gradients, this route is suitable for everyone. The distance...

This varied circular route, which is particularly lively in winter, leads through the heart of the Winterberg ski lift carousel in the Hochsauerland region. The trail takes in two of the most striking peaks in the ski area, the Bremberg and the Sürenberg. The route runs along a mixture of wide forest paths, gravel hiking trails and passages directly along the ski slopes, which, especially in the snow-free season, offers exciting insights behind the scenes of the lift technology. A central...

Challenging and scenic mountain bike tour in the Sauerland region near Winterberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The MTB tour starts at the Bremberg car park. It first goes via Winterberg and through the Ruhr Valley to Niedernfeld. From here it gets challenging - the trail climbs steeply uphill towards Langenberg and the Hochheide. The effort is rewarded with marvellous views. The route continues up and down via the Hillekopf to Küstelberg and back to WInterberg. Great views and lovely resting...

Wonderful round trip around Biggesee and Listertalsperre in North Rhine-Westphalia. From the car park, the route quickly turns right towards Attendorn onto a car-free tarred road that takes you to the dam in a picturesque setting. Along the way, there are always information boards with old photos and reminders of old sunken villages. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Refreshment stops

Panoramic circular route in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This hike begins in Neuastenberg and leads through high beech forest. It leads through the Angstbecke ravine forest nature reserve and the forest village of Mollseifen, past meadows and back to the starting point. Highlights: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views

First stage of the Ruhr Valley Cycle Route in Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia. The first day tour of the Ruhr Valley Cycle Route, which has been awarded four stars by the ADFC, leads from the source of the Ruhr near Winterberg via Olsberg to Meschede. Along the way, the beautifully rolling hills of the Sauerland and marvellous views of the surrounding area can be enjoyed. There are restaurants to stop off at in the small villages. There are car parks at the starting point and the...

Popular bike tour in Sauerland, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a variation of the Nordschleife of the Sauerlandradring. Compared to the official route, the route suggested here deviates a little at Nichtinghausen, Bremke and Reiste, in order not to cycle too long along the federal highway 55. Natural attractions such as the picturesque Wenne Valley and cultural monuments such as the Laer moated castle, first mentioned in the 13th century, line the route. Highlights of the tour: -...

Varied MTB route or hike in the Diemelsee Nature Park, Hesse. A mountain bike and hiking trail with views of the Sauerland and a varied landscape. It passes through a variety of nature reserves. There are some fairly steep climbs, especially up to the Hoher Eimberg. Highlights of the route: - Hildfelder Hohe - Langenberg - Hoher Eimberg - Willingen - Detour to the Willingen wildlife and leisure park (optional) - Alter Hagen and Neuer Hagen nature reserves

Scenic hiking excursion in the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Very beautiful circular route with excellent views. Dogs can mostly run freely on the paths and there are also several opportunities for dogs to swim. Highlights of the tour: - Great natural landscapes to explore - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views of the surrounding area