Ruhr-Sieg cycle path from Meschede to Kirchen (Sieg)

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Tour starting point:

Meschede (Ruhr)

Tour destination point:

Churches (Sieg)

Properties:

  • Family friendly
  • Refreshment stop

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Category

River cycle path

Length

113.1 km

Duration

7:30 h

Elevation ascent

561 m

Elevation descent

626 m

Lowest point

188 m

Highest point

421 m

Condition

Difficulty

Recommended seasons

J F M A M J J A S O N D
The Ruhr-Sieg cycle path forms a link between the Ruhr and Sieg rivers. A significant section of the route runs along former railroad lines, which makes for a pleasantly even ride in the middle of the low mountain range landscape. The starting point in Meschede leads the route via Eslohe to Finnentrop. This section includes sights such as the DampfLandLeute Museum in Eslohe and the striking bat tunnel near Fehrenbracht. From Finnentrop, the route extends via Attendorn to Olpe, parallel to the Biggesee, an extensive reservoir in Westphalia. The historic old towns of Attendorn and Olpe enrich the travel experience with their cultural substance. From Olpe, the route continues to Wenden, where the Wendener Hütte, one of the oldest and best-preserved charcoal blast furnaces in the German-speaking world, is an important testimony to industrial history. The cycle route passes the Hohenhain tunnel and leads to the historic town center of Freudenberg in Siegerland. From there, you reach Niederfischbach, whose Siegerland cathedral is a special architectural feature. Finally, the tour ends in Kirchen an der Sieg, where the basalt formation of the Druidenstein in the district of Herkersdorf is a natural attraction of regional importance.
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Directions

Meschede (Ruhr) - Eslohe - Finnentrop - Attendorn - Olpe - Wenden - Freudenberg - Kirchen (Sieg)Junction sequence: 22 - 28 - 29 - 44 - 42 - 55 - 49 - 50 - 48 - 45 - 25 - 19 - 27 - 15 - 14 - 9 - 7 - 6 - 5 - 46 - 57

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 junctions and hiking signs.

Author Tip

Take advantage of the wonderful view over Lake Bigge at the Biggeblick in Attendorn.

Maps

Publicpress: Ruhr-Sieg-Radweg Flyer
Order via: info@sauerland.com

Public transit

There are very good rail connections to Meschede. There are regular connections from Kassel, Dortmund and Hagen.

How to get there

From the west: A44 to Werl junction. Continue on the A445 and A 46 towards Arnsberg/Meschede. Take the Meschede exit.

From the north: A2 to the Rheda-Wiedenbrück exit. Continue on the B55 in the direction of Lippstadt/Meschede.


From the south: A45 to the Olpe exit. Continue on the B55 in the direction of Meschede.

Parking

There is a parking guidance system in Meschede that leads to central parking lots. The city center is divided into four areas. These are

  • Post office

  • train station

  • Center

  • County Hall


Further information at: http://www.meschede.de/leben-einkaufen/einkaufen/ankommen-parken/