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Ruhr-Sieg-Radweg from Meschede to Kirchen (Sieg)
Ride for the most part on former railroad lines along the Biggesee from Attendorn to Olpe and through the Fledermaustunnel between Eslohe and Finnentrop.
Tour starting point:
Meschede (Ruhr)
Tour destination point:
Kirchen (Sieg)
Properties:
Additional Information
www.ruhr-sieg-radweg.deCategory
regionale RadtourLength
113.1 kmDuration
7:30 hElevation ascent
561 mElevation descent
626 mLowest point
188 mHighest point
421 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
The Ruhr-Sieg-Radweg connects the Ruhr and Sieg rivers. Around half of the route runs along former railroad lines and allows for low gradient cycling in the low mountain range landscape. The route starts at the train station in Meschede via Eslohe to Finnentrop. There is plenty to discover along the way - for example the DampfLandLeute Museum in Eslohe or the famous "bat tunnel" near Fehrenbracht.
From Finnentrop, the route goes via Attendorn to Olpe. This route leads along the Biggesee, one of the largest reservoirs in Westfalen, and the historic Altstadts of Attendorn and Olpe are also worth a detour. From Olpe, the route first heads to Wenden. Here it is worth visiting the Wendener Hütte, the oldest and still excellently preserved charcoal blast furnace in the German-speaking world.
The cycle route leads through the 400 m long Hohenhain tunnel to the historic town center of Freudenberg in Siegerland and from there to Niederfischbach, where the Siegerland Cathedral is a great place to take a break. Finally, the route leads to Kirchen an der Sieg, where the 20 m high basalt formation of the Druidenstein cult site in the district of Herkersdorf is well worth a detour.
Information
Directions
Meschede (Ruhr) - Eslohe - Finnentrop - Attendorn - Olpe - Wenden - Freudenberg - Kirchen (Sieg)Junction sequence: 22 - 28 - 29 - 44 - 42 - 55 - 49 - 50 - 48 - 45 - 25 - 19 - 27 - 15 - 14 - 9 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 46 - 57
Safty 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 junctions and hiking signs.
Author Tip
Take advantage of the wonderful view over the Biggesee at the Biggeblick in Attendorn.
Literture
The ADFC cycling guide "Alte Bahntrassen im Sauerland" (Old railroad lines in the Sauerland) offers not only a tour description but also further information on the sights along the way.
Maps
Publicpress: Ruhr-Sieg-Radweg, Meschede - Kirchen (Sieg) 1:50.000: 9.99€
Order via: info@sauerland-radwelt.de
(plus € 2.50 packaging and shipping)
Order via: info@sauerland-radwelt.de
(plus € 2.50 packaging and shipping)
Public transiot
There are very good rail connections to Meschede. There are regular connections from Kassel, Dortmund and Hagen.
Getting there
From the west: A44 to Werl junction. Continue on the A445 and A 46 towards Arnsberg/Meschede. Take the Meschede exit.
From the north: A2 to the Rheda-Wiedenbrück exit. Continue on the B55 in the direction of Lippstadt/Meschede.
From the south: A45 to the Olpe exit. Continue on the B55 towards Meschede.
Parking
There is a parking guidance system in Meschede that leads to central parking lots. The city center is divided into four areas. These are
- Post
- train station
- Center
- County Hall
Further information at: http://www.meschede.de/leben-einkaufen/einkaufen/ankommen-parken/