- Refreshment stop
- Circular route
Farmland cycle route
Tour starting point:
Wood and tourism center Schmallenberg
Tour destination point:
Wood and tourism center Schmallenberg
Properties:
Additional Information
Gastronomy and battery charging facilities along the way:
Gasthof Voss in Arpe
KraftFutter in Bracht (by appointment on tel.: 02725-2205474)
Category
regional bike tourLength
56.5 kmDuration
4:45 hElevation ascent
784 mElevation descent
784 mLowest point
335 mHighest point
534 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
The Bauernland cycle route offers a comprehensive nature experience in the Hochsauerland district. The route offers far-reaching views of vast fields, green meadows and the surrounding mountains. Cyclists follow the route's green logo through a landscape characterized by gently rolling hills and characteristic half-timbered villages. The prevailing rural tranquillity determines the course of this charming tour.
At the rest stop in Herschede, a panorama board provides detailed insights into the geography of the Sauerland mountain ranges. The Hunau with its television tower and the Rothaargebirge can be seen from this location. Both mountain ranges converge in the area of the Astenturm, which can be seen in optimal visibility conditions. The region is also home to birds of prey such as the red kite, buzzard and kestrel, whose presence enriches the nature experience. Along the route, there are opportunities for refreshments and gastronomic offerings.
From Schmallenberg-Mailar, the SauerlandRadring is used, which partly runs along former railroad lines and ensures the return to Schmallenberg.
Information
Directions
You start at the timber and tourism center in Schmallenberg (here you can also rent e-bikes) via the SauerlandRadring through the village of Fleckenberg and on to Lenne. After Lenne, you cycle through the beautiful and quiet Uentroptal valley, past the residential area "Böhre", downhill (beware of 2 danger spots after the first house) to Oberfleckenberg, where you cross the route you have already cycled. From here you climb the first elevation with a view of Schmallenberg, the glider airfield and the farmland.Through meadows and fields along the villages of Felbecke, Selkentrop and Werntrop, you reach the highest village of Bracht. There you have the opportunity to stop and recharge your batteries at Gasthof Geueke (Kraftfutter). After Bracht you reach the zenith of the route. In good weather, you can see the valleys and ridges of the Rothaargebirge and the Homert, which converge at the Astenturm. After approx. 300 m along the L737 country road, turn right towards Herschede. There, the panorama board at the rest hut explains the location of the mountains in the Schmallenberger Sauerland and beyond.The snack station (open in the summer months, Sundays in good weather) a little further on is ideal for a break. Tip: While you take a break, you can watch the birds hunting for mice and other small animals in the meadows.After the break, cycle back approx. 700 m to the Arpe traffic sign. A steep descent awaits you as far as Arpe, where you have the opportunity to recharge your battery at Gasthof Voss and recharge your batteries for the rest of the tour. You then return to the route, which turns off to the right. Here the landscape opens up like a small high plateau. At the village of Keppel, turn left across the meadows to Niederberndorf. From here you cycle over the mountain to Mailar, where you finally reach the SauerlandRadring, which you follow turning right via the villages of Heiminghausen, Bad Fredeburg and Gleidorf to Schmallenberg.Now simply follow the SauerlandRadring logo, which is marked by a red bat. In Schmallenberg, you have the opportunity to stop off at a café or restaurant in the historic old town.
Equipment
Wearing a bicycle helmet should be a matter of course for all cyclists.
Safety guidelines
Please ensure that you charge your e-bike battery in good time in one of the catering establishments mentioned.
Author Tip
Stop at the panorama board at the rest stop in Herschede. It provides an overview of the Sauerland mountain ranges.
Literature
Brochure "Cycling in the land of 1000 mountains" from Schmallenberger Sauerland Tourismus.
Maps
Schmallenberg & Eslohe cycle map, scale: 1 : 40,000
Public transit
Bus routes 466, 367, 369, SB9 and S90 run in Schmallenberg. Use the bus stop "Habbel" to get to the starting point of the tour.
Timetable information: www.rlg-online.de
With the Schmallenberger Sauerland Card you can travel free of charge by bus and train in the region.
Parking
Free parking is available at the Stadthalle Schmallenberg, as well as in limited numbers at the Holz- & Touristikzentrum.