Between Olsberg and Brilon

Cycling World - Sauerland / Open Data Hub Touren / Between Olsberg and Brilon
The loop trail between Olsberg and Brilon can be started from either town and offers a place to stop for a break.
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Tour starting point:

Olsberg

Tour destination point:

Olsberg

Properties:

  • Refreshment stop
  • Circular route

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Category

regional bike tour

Length

23.4 km

Duration

1:10 h

Elevation ascent

396 m

Elevation descent

396 m

Lowest point

316 m

Highest point

545 m

Condition

Difficulty

Recommended seasons

J F M A M J J A S O N D
The loop trail leads from Olsberg over the Eisenberg and through the Olsberg Mountains to the Hiebammen Hütte. At the Philippstollen, the mining history of the Sauerland comes to life. Passing through Brilon—with its historic old town and town hall—the route continues on to Altenbüren and Antfeld before returning to Olsberg. The Ruhr Valley Bike Trail makes up the final section. There are places to stop for refreshments at the Hiebammen Hütte and at the market square in Brilon.
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Information

Directions

Olsberg - Brilon - Altenbüren - AntfeldThe entire Sauerland region has been signposted with the junction system since 2015:www.radeln-nach-zahlen.de/de/Das-Konzept-Radeln-nach-Zahlen/Knotenpunktkarte

Equipment

A list of helpful tips on equipment can be found at:


www.adfc.de/themen/auf-tour/radtourenplanung/checkliste-packen/


Please pack your charging device. You can charge your battery at many restaurateurs.

Safety guidelines

A rescue point system has been installed throughout the region (Soest district, Hochsauerland district, Märkischer district, Olpe district and Siegen-Wittgenstein district). Rescue points can be found on the information boards at the junctions of the South Westphalia cycle network.

Author Tip

A visit to the Philippstollen is an impressive experience. A visit to the Kneipp Adventure Park in Olsberg is well worthwhile.

Literature

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

Maps

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


BVA cycle excursion guide Old railroad routes in the Sauerland 1:50,000: € 14.95 (plus € 2.50 packaging and shipping)


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Public transit

The route can be reached via the following stations: Olsberg, Brilon

How to get there

Tourist Information Olsberg

Parking

Tourist Information Olsberg and other parking spaces in the vicinity of the Kur- und Konzerthalle and at Bigger Bahnhof station

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