- Family friendly
- Refreshment stop
- Circular route
Medebach - Through the Gelängetal (M2)
The regional cycle tour Medebach - Through the Gelängetal (M2) is a circular route through the Sauerland countryside. This route is known for its suitability for families and offers various refreshment stops along the way.
Tour starting point:
Tourist Information, Marktplatz 1, 59964 Medebach
Tour destination point:
Tourist Information, Marktplatz 1, 59964 Medebach
Properties:
Additional Information
Tourist Information MedebachCategory
regional bike tourLength
8.6 kmDuration
0:45 hElevation ascent
113 mElevation descent
113 mLowest point
343 mHighest point
422 m
Recommended seasons
The M2 circular cycle route opens up the Gelängebachtal valley. At the information board near the sports field, interested visitors can gain an insight into the biodiversity of the Medebach Bay European bird sanctuary, whose natural diversity can be experienced along the route. The route is asphalted throughout with moderate gradients and offers opportunities to stop for refreshments along the way.
Information
Directions
The circular cycle route is signposted throughout with a green "M2".It starts directly at the market square and leads us into Niederstraße until the large crossroads. There we turn right into Hallenberger Straße. After 150 m uphill, we turn right into Schützenstraße. We follow the road to the left past Nussbaumweg and Rotdornweg to the crossroads at the two sports fields (towards Klapperhaus). Now we descend steeply into the valley of the Gelängebach stream. We follow the Gelängebach stream uphill to the left and meet the country road at the Mittelmühle mill. Caution is advised here! Turn left along the road, slightly uphill, and then right to the junction to Berge. We stay in the Orke valley. We now turn left uphill towards Medebach. At the housing estate, we reach the Medebach-Medelon road and return to the market square.
Equipment
Dress appropriately for the weather.
Safety guidelines
Be careful, part of the route runs along a country road!
Author Tip
The Nature Park Information Center on the market square has an interactive exhibition about the Medebach Bay European bird sanctuary and the Sauerland Rothaargebirge Nature Park.
Maps
Cycling and hiking map of the Medebach vacation region ISBN 978-3-86636-917-7 available at the Tourist-Info, Marktplatz1, 59964 Medebach
Public transit
- From Willingen: Bus R46 (RLG): Willingen-Düdinghausen-Medebach
- From Winterberg: Bus R48 (RLG): Winterberg-Düdinghausen / change in Küstelberg to the direct connecting bus, bus S30 (RLG): Brilon-Medebach
- From Hallenberg: Bus R44 (BRS): Hallenberg-Hesborn-Dreislar-Medelon
- From Korbach: Bus 550 (NVV): Korbach-Medebach
- From Frankenberg (Eder): Bus 530 (NVV): Frankenberg-Lichtenfels-Medebach
How to get there
- From the north: A7, A2, A33 to Wünnenberg-Haaren junction, B480 Brilon, Olsberg, direction Winterberg and then to Medebach.
- From the west: A44 Dortmund-Kassel, exit Werl junction, A445 Meschede to Bestwig, Olsberg, direction Winterberg and then to Medebach.
- From the Rhineland: A4 Cologne-Olpe to the Olpe junction, take the A45 towards Dortmund to the Olpe exit, B55 towards Lennestadt, B236 Schmallenberg, Winterberg and then to Medebach.
- From the east: A44 Dortmund-Kassel to exit Wünnenberg-Haaren, B480 Brilon, Olsberg, direction Winterberg and then to Medebach.
- From the south: A5 from Frankfurt to Gießen, A485/B3 exit Marburg, B252 Wetter, B236 Hallenberg-Winterberg and then to Medebach.
Parking
It is possible to park free of charge in the parking garage by arrangement with the Medebach Tourist Information Office. A separate parking ticket must be deposited in the vehicle.