Pleasure bike tour: Diemelsee loop

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The Diemelsee loop presents a multi-faceted round trip. Picturesque lake views, the imposing dam wall and cultural elements characterize the route. Options for bathers, refreshment stops and overnight stays complete the experience.

Tour starting point:

Parking lot Tourist-Information, Kirchstraße 6, Diemelsee-Heringhausen

Tour destination point:

Parking lot Tourist-Information, Kirchstraße 6, Diemelsee-Heringhausen

Properties:

Bathing
Suitable for bicycles
Family friendly
Culturally interesting
Refreshment stop
Accommodation option
Circular route
free of charge / accessible at any time

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Length

13 km

Duration

1:00 h

Elevation ascent

80 m

Elevation descent

90 m

Condition

Difficulty

Recommended seasons

J F M A M J J A S O N D

The Diemelsee loop pleasure cycle tour presents a varied tour around the Diemelsee and reveals its many facets. The circular route is characterized by its suitability for cycling and its low level of difficulty, making it accessible to a wide range of cyclists. There are natural sections along the route between the "Hohes Rad" campsite and the Diemelsee nature reserve. Spectacular lake views accompany the entire route, complemented by the imposing dam wall, which offers fascinating views of the balancing ponds and the water. There are also refreshment stops and bathing areas, while accommodation alternatives are available in the region. The tour also provides insights into the cultural and natural features of the surrounding area, embedded in the Diemelsee Nature Park.

Information

Equipment

functional clothing
Catering
maps

Author Tip

Visit the Visionarium Diemelsee Nature Park Center with GeoFoyer, the imposing dam wall and the lidos around the Diemelsee.

Public transit

The bus and train connections to Diemelsee:
Line 569: Diemelsee - Willingen/Bad Arolsen
Line 566: Korbach - Diemelsee
Line 560: Diemelsee - Willingen/Bad Arolsen/Twistesee

Stations around the Diemelsee
Willingen (Upland) station
Marsberg-Bredelar station
Korbach main station
Brilon (Wald) station

How to get there

From the north: Drive towards Hannover and take the A7 towards Kassel until the Kasseler Kreuz junction and then take the A44 towards Dortmund, exit Marsberg towards Diemelsee

From the east: Drive towards Kassel, then take the A44 Dortmund exit Marsberg towards Diemelsee-Heringhausen

From the west: Drive towards Dortmund, take the A44 towards Kassel, exit Marsberg towards Diemelsee-Heringhausen.

From the south: Drive towards Nuremberg, Kassel and take the A44 towards Dortmund, exit Marsberg and drive towards Diemelsee-Heringhausen

Parking

Parking lot Tourist Information, Kirchstraße 6, 34519 Heringhausen