Round tour Medebach - Winterberg

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The Medebach - Winterberg circular tour presents the varied topography of the Hochsauerland district and provides a substantial experience of nature.

Tour starting point:

Medebach

Tour destination point:

Medebach (Winterberg)

Properties:

Circular route

Additional Information

www.medebach-touristik.de

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Length

39.9 km

Duration

2:40 h

Elevation ascent

552 m

Elevation descent

552 m

Lowest point

365 m

Highest point

690 m

Condition

Difficulty

Recommended seasons

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

The circular tour between Medebach and Winterberg opens up a multifaceted perspective on the geographical and biological diversity of the region. The Medebach Bay, often referred to as the "Tuscany of the Sauerland", impresses with its comparatively mild climate and characteristic landscape. As a European bird sanctuary, this area is of outstanding importance for the protection of species, as it is home to unique flora and fauna, including numerous rare and endangered bird and plant species. The route leads through an ensemble of villages that reflect the cultural and historical identity of the region. These include the artists' village of Oberschledorn as well as Referinghausen with its dairy stations and Titmaringhausen. The route continues to Küstelberg, where the historic "Haus Ewers" farm is a landmark steeped in history, and then reaches the source of the Ruhr before heading to Winterberg. To complete the circuit, the route returns to the Hanseatic town of Medebach, passing the village of Medelon. The section through the "Vildischer Grund" along the idyllic little river Orke to Medelon is characterized by a pleasant gradient and blends harmoniously into the landscape before returning to the starting point in Medebach.

Information

Directions

Junction order: 66 - 67 - 68 - 69 - 55 - 65 -66. The route begins at the Medebach Municipal Museum (KP 66). The route continues north, past the Lorraine Cross near the village of Langeln (KP 67) and then on to the artists’ village of Oberschledorn (KP 68). From there, head toward Winterberg, passing through Referinghausen, Titmaringhausen (KP 69), and Küstelberg, just missing the source of the Ruhr River, before finally reaching the destination, Winterberg (KP 55).To complete the loop, head back toward the Hanseatic city of Medebach in the direction of the small village of Medelon. On a pleasant downhill stretch, the tour leads through the “Vildischen Grund” along the idyllic little river Orke, to Medelon (KP 65), and after a total of 40 kilometers, finally back to the starting point in Medebach (KP 66).The entire Sauerland region is signposted with the junction system.

Equipment

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

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

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

Make a stop at the source of the Ruhr and see where it rises.

Literature

Maps

BVA ADFC Regional Map of the Sauerland (with junction system) 1:75,000: 8.95 € (plus 2.50 € for packaging and shipping)

BVA Cycling Guide: Old Railroad Trails in the Sauerland, 1:50,000: €14.95 (plus €2.50 for packaging and shipping)

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Public transit

Travel via Dortmund main station to Olsberg. In Olsberg, please take the S30 bus line.

How to get there

Coming from Frankfurt:
In Frankfurt, take the A5. At the Gambacher Dreieck junction, turn onto the A45 towards Gießen / Marburg and follow the highway to Marburg. Continue on the Marburg city highway to the Korbach / Frankenberg exit and stay on the B 252 to Frankenberg (Münchhausen, Ernsthausen, Bottendorf). In Frankenberg, continue in the direction of Schreufa / Sachsenberg / Münden. From Münden, please follow the signs to Medebach.

Coming from Paderborn:
You are leaving Paderborn. Leave the B1 and take the A33 in the direction of Brilon, Kassel, Dortmund. Stay on the A33 and follow the road towards Korbach. From Korbach follow the signs to Medebach.

Coming from Dortmund, Arnsberg:
From Dortmund (A1), drive to the Dortmund/Unna junction, change to the A44 and drive towards Kassel until you reach the Werl junction. Here, take the Arnsberg exit (A445). Stay on the A445 in the direction of Meschede (the highway merges into the A46) until the end of the highway (Bestwig). Drive in the direction of Winterberg (B7). 2 km before Bigge, continue in the direction of Winterberg (B480), driving through Assinghausen, Wiemeringhausen and Niedersfeld. Approx. 9 km after Niedersfeld, turn left towards Medebach and drive through the village of Küstelberg. Shortly before entering Medebach, you will see the entrance to Park Hochsauerland on your left.

Parking

Underground parking garage beneath the market square (entrance on Niederstraße)