Around the Biggesee - No. 44

The tour "Around the Biggesee - No. 44" starts at the Waldenburg campsite in Attendorn. The cycle route initially runs along the western shore of the Biggesee on paved paths in a southerly direction, passing Neu-Listernohl. A striking element of the route is the crossing of the dam, which offers the opportunity to pass the Café Leuchtturm. Continuing on, you reach the Listerdamm, an engineering feat that hydrologically separates the Bigge and Listertalsperre dams. After bypassing the Sonderner Kopf, an area that offers an attraction for water sports enthusiasts in the form of the "Blobbase", the route leads close to the southernmost point near Eichhagen. From there, the circular tour continues on the eastern side of the lake before finally returning to the starting point in Waldenburg Bay. The entire cycle tour is designed as a circular route. Along the way, there are various places to stop for refreshments and access to bathing spots, which round off the experience on the Biggesee. The region is also characterized by cultural interest, which is reflected in various points along the route.

You can find a list of helpful tips on equipment at:

www.adfc.de/themen/auf-tour

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 the junctions of the Südwestfalen cycle network.

The view over the lake from the "Biggeblick" viewing platform is magnificent. This can be reached from the Waldenberger Bucht parking lot via a short footpath.

The BVA cycling guide "Alte Bahntrassen im Sauerland" 1:50,000: € 14.95 (plus € 2.50 packaging and shipping) offers a tour description as well as further information on the sights along the way.

BVA ADFC regional map Sauerland (with junction system) 1:75,000: 8.95 €( 2.50 € packaging and shipping, international shipping 3.70 €)

BVA Cycling Guide Old Railway Routes in the Sauerland 1:50,000: € 14.95 (plus € 2.50 packaging and shipping)

You can order here

There are no train stations along the route. It is only possible to travel to a limited extent by bus. The nearest train stations to the starting point are in Finnentrop and Lennestadt-Altenhundem.

A 45 - Sauerland line (Dortmund-Hagen-Drolshagen-Siegen-Gießen-Frankfurt)

A 4 (Cologne-Olpe)

Waldenburg Bay parking lot