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Sauerland Cycling Loop: Hennesee Loop

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  • Cycling at Lake Hennesee
    Cycling at Lake Hennesee
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    The Hennesee Loop adds 40 km to the Sauerland Cycle Ring. It also connects the Sauerland Cycle Ring with the Ruhr Valley Bike Path.
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    Distance 40.8 km
    2:40 h
    215 m
    230 m
    379 m
    238 m

    The 40-kilometer-long Hennesee Loop connects the SauerlandRadring along former railroad rights-of-way through the picturesque Wennetal valley down to the Ruhr Valley, following the course of the Ruhr River to the county seat of Meschede.

    The Hennesee Loop of the SauerlandRadring connects to the train stations in Meschede and Freienohl to the north and links the SauerlandRadring with the very popular Ruhr Valley Bike Trail.

    If you start the Hennesee Loop in Meschede, you’ll first cycle along the Ruhr to Wennemen and continue through Berge, Eslohe, and Erflinghausen to Hennesee. The traffic-free path along the shore leads to the lake’s dam. You can climb the Hennedamm (on foot) via the “Himmelstreppe” (Stairway to Heaven), which is illuminated in the evening. At Hennesee, cyclists can enjoy a refreshing break by or in the lake, or relax on a boat tour. This tour can also be used to shorten the route along the shore of Hennesee.

    Currently, the Hennesee Loop is still signposted with the logo of the SauerlandRadring – Nordschleife.

    Author’s recommendation

    In the evening, the "Stairway to Heaven" in Meschede is illuminated, offering a stunning sight and view.
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    Overall difficulty
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    Highest point
    379 m
    Lowest point
    238 m
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    Rest stops

    Landgasthof Seemer
    Gasthof Zur Post
    Hotel Sauerländer Hof

    Safety information

    An emergency shelter system has been set up throughout the region (Soest District, Hochsauerland District, Märkischer District, Olpe District, and Siegen-Wittgenstein District). You can find emergency shelters on information boards at intersections and on hiking trail signs, among other places.

    Tips and suggestions

    www.sauerlandradring.de


    Roadbook

    Stage locations: Meschede – Berge – Eslohe – Erflinghausen – Meschede


    Navigation:

    For the SauerlandRadring, it’s best to follow the logo or the junction sequence.



    Junction sequence: 22 – 28 – 29 – 44 – 45 – 26 – 27 – 23 – 22

    Public transport

    There are direct connections to the train station in Meschede from Dortmund, Hagen, and Kassel,

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    Directions

    From the west: Take the A44 to the Werl interchange. Continue on the A445 and A46 toward Arnsberg/Meschede. Take the Meschede exit.

    From the north: Take the A2 to the Rheda-Wiedenbrück exit. Continue on the B55 toward Lippstadt/Meschede.

    From the south: Take the A45 to the Olpe exit. Continue on the B55 toward Meschede.

    Parking

    You can find a list of parking spots along the SauerlandRadring at https://www.sauerlandradring.de/de/Tourenplanung/Anreise/Parkplaetze-am-SauerlandRadring

    Coordinates

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    51.348980, 8.280280
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    51°20'56.3"N 8°16'49.0"E
    UTM
    32U 449877 5688879
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    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    40.8 km
    Duration
    2:40 h
    Ascent
    215 m
    Descent
    230 m
    Highest point
    379 m
    Lowest point
    238 m
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