- Culturally interesting
- Refreshment stop
- Circular route
Gold Village Cycle Route
Tour starting point:
Schmallenberg, Poststrasse 7
Tour destination point:
Schmallenberg, Poststrasse 7
Properties:
Category
regional bike tourLength
49.1 kmDuration
4:30 hElevation ascent
712 mElevation descent
709 mLowest point
337 mHighest point
638 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
The Gold Village Cycle Route reveals the characteristic diversity of a total of seven award-winning villages in the Schmallenberger Sauerland. Along the golden route logo, which symbolizes a stylized house, a picturesque backdrop of pretty half-timbered villages is revealed, whose imposing church buildings exude historical flair, as well as an impressive natural landscape. The route leads through the award-winning villages of Lenne, Fleckenberg, Grafschaft, Oberkirchen, Westfeld, Niedersorpe and Holthausen, which are recognized as golden villages in the Schmallenberger Sauerland and offer opportunities for an enjoyable break with their inviting restaurants. There are several opportunities to relax along the route, especially after challenging sections of terrain that characterize the topography of the region. This circular tour offers an authentic exploration of the Sauerland, where the surrounding nature can be appreciated in its original beauty.
Information
Directions
The tour starts in Schmallenberg at the timber and tourism center and then leads via the gold villages of Lenne and Fleckenberg. From Fleckenberg, you continue through the spa gardens in Schmallenberg and reach the third gold village, Grafschaft. On the way to Oberkirchen, the route crosses the WaldSkulpturenWeg Wittgenstein - Sauerland at the "Blinker II" sculpture.From Oberkirchen, the steepest ascent of the route takes you to Westfeld. The route then leads back via the Lenneroute to Oberkirchen and Winkhausen. Here you turn right towards Niedersorpe, to the penultimate gold village.The last gold village is Holthausen. With a view of the Winkhausen golf course, the route leads to Gleidorf and via the SauerlandRadring back to Schmallenberg, the starting point of your tour.
Equipment
As the tour is very demanding, we recommend taking enough food and drink with you.
Safety guidelines
Please wear sturdy shoes, cycling clothing and a helmet.
Author Tip
Fancy more? Then book our guided e-bike tour on the Golddorf cycle route. Our guide will show you the culinary and cultural sides of the golden villages. Learn interesting facts about the villages and enjoy culinary and regional snacks at selected stops. Further information at www.schmallenberger-sauerland.de/e-bike-tour
Literature
Brochure "Cycling in the land of 1000 mountains" from Schmallenberger Sauerland Touristik.
Maps
Schmallenberg & Eslohe cycle map, scale: 1 : 40,000
Public transit
Arrival by train:
The surrounding train stations are on average 25 minutes away from Schmallenberg by car. You can organize your onward journey to the Schmallenberger Sauerland and the Eslohe vacation region by bus:
From Lennestadt-Altenhundem station with the SB9 bus route
From Meschede train station with the S90 bus line
From Winterberg station with the S40 bus line.
How to get there
By car:
BAB 45 "Sauerlandlinie" from direction Dortmund, highway exit Olpe
BAB 45 from the direction of Frankfurt/Stuttgart, Olpe exit
BAB 4 Köln/Olpe, to the Wenden junction, continue on the BAB 45 in the direction of Dortmund to the Olpe exit (approx. 5 km)
BAB 44 from Dortmund to the Werl junction, continue on the BAB 445 towards Arnsberg to the Meschede/Enste exit (B55) or Wennemen
BAB 44 from Kassel to the Erwitte/Anröchte exit
BAB 2 Hannover-Dortmund to highway exit Paderborn continue on BAB 33
Parking
In Schmallenberg you will find free parking at the town hall (Paul-Falke-Platz) and limited parking at the wood and tourism center (Poststraße 7).