- Culturally interesting
- Refreshment stop
Westphalian Salt Route
Tour starting point:
Unna-Königsborn (Kurpark)
Tour destination point:
Salzkotten (Gradierwerk/Kütfelsen)
Properties:
Additional Information
Further information can be found at www.westfaelische-salzroute.de
Category
Theme routeLength
88 kmDuration
6:00 hElevation ascent
168 mElevation descent
131 mLowest point
67 mHighest point
124 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
The Westphalian Salt Route follows the historical trail of salt along the Hellweg, from the Unna-Königsborn spa gardens to the Kütfelsen rock in Salzkotten. Cyclists and hikers can experience a culturally rich region on this themed route, whose identity is shaped by salt production. Cultural stops such as the Westphalian Salt Worlds Adventure Museum in Bad Sassendorf are integrated along the way.
The route is characterized by its moderate level of difficulty. It runs mainly on asphalted farm tracks away from busy main roads and on dedicated cycle paths. The Hellweg-Börde presents itself with wide fields, characteristic rows of trees and rural villages. Numerous restaurants invite you to enjoy typical regional culinary breaks. The spas of Bad Sassendorf, Bad Waldliesborn and Bad Westernkotten complete the offer with brine health treatments.
The Hellweg, once the central trade route from Duisburg to Paderborn, was instrumental in the distribution of goods such as salt from Soest, Werl and Unna as well as ironware from the Sauerland to the entire Hanseatic region. This historical and economic significance can be experienced immersively along the Westphalian Salt Route.
Information
Directions
Places along the route:Unna - Stockum - Hemmerde - Holtum - Büderich - Werl - Westönnen - Mawicke - Ostönnen - Enkesen - Paradiese - Soest - Bad Sassendorf - Lohne - Schallern - Schmerlecke - Völlinghausen - Erwitte - Bad Westerkotten - Bökenförde - Langeneicke - Störmede - Geseke - Salzkotten.The route runs entirely along the NRW cycle network. In addition, the route can be used in the district of Unna and on the South Westphalia cycle network of the district of Soest via the junction system:31 - 32 - 33 - 57 - 58 - 86 - 59 - 89 - 88 - 50 - 47 - 93 - 40 - 84 - 33 - 31 - 32 - 20 - 24 - 27 - 26 - Salzkotten
Equipment
Information on the perfect preparation for short and long bike tours can be found at the ADFC:
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, among other places
Author Tip
The "Baths Loop" of the Westphalian Salt Route, which follows the history of salt along the Hellweg for 88 kilometers, is also the Hellweg Radio Baths Route.
Maps
BVA regional map of the district of Soest (with node system) 1:50:0000: € 7.95
Public transit
In the cities/towns of Unna, Werl, Soest, Bad Sassendorf, Lippstadt, Geseke and Salzkotten, it is possible to travel by train.
Parking
Parking spaces are available in all cities/towns (in some cases for a fee).