Best bike touring trails in Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park

Idyllic loop around the Sorpesee lake, North Rhine-Westphalia. The loop 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 loop, 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 highlight is...

Demanding and promising mountain bike tour in the Sauerland near Winterberg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The MTB tour begins at the Bremberg car park. It goes first over Winterberg and through the Ruhr valley to Niedernfeld. From here it gets demanding - the path goes steeply uphill towards Langenberg and Hochheide. The efforts are rewarded with wonderful views. It goes up and down over the Hillekopf to Küstelberg and back to WInterberg. Great views and nice rest areas are the reward for all the...

Wonderful tour around Biggesee and Listertalsperre in North Rhine-Westphalia. From the parking lot, the route quickly turns right towards Attendorn onto a car-free tarred road that takes you to the picturesque dam. 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 starts in Neuastenberg and leads through high beech forest. It leads through the Angstbecke Canyon Forest nature reserve and the forest village of Mollseifen, past meadows and back to the starting point. Highlights: - Pretty 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 bike 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: - Meschede -...

A varied MTB route or hike in the Diemelsee Nature Park, Hesse. A mountain bike and hiking trail with a view of the Sauerland and a varied landscape. It goes through a variety of nature reserves. A few times you have to conquer quite steep climbs, especially up to the Hohe Eimberg. Highlights of the route: - Hildfelder Hoehe - Langenberg - Hoher Eimberg - Willingen - Detour to the wildlife and leisure park Willingen (optional) - NSG Alter Hagen and Neuer Hagen