Ruhr-Eder GeoRadroute

The Ruhr-Eder GeoRadroute establishes a remarkable connection between the Sauerland and the Waldeck region. The characteristics of this route are revealed by the varied topography, which crosses the picturesque valleys of the Ruhr and Eder on the one hand and uses historic railroad lines for long stretches on the other. Along the route, the Edersee, one of Germany's most important reservoirs, presents itself as an impressive natural phenomenon. The GeoRadroute also leads through the GrenzWelten National Geopark, whose course provides profound insights into the geological evolution and morphological development of the landscape. The entire route, designed as a circular route, offers a comprehensive exploration of the geological, historical and cultural development on the eastern edge of the Rothaargebirge. Along the route, there is the opportunity to enjoy regional specialties in selected gastronomic establishments, which complement the cultural journey of discovery with culinary delights and promote a deeper understanding of the natural and cultural landscape.

You can find a list of helpful tips on equipment at: www.adfc.de/Packliste

A rescue point system has been installed throughout the region (Soest district, Hochsauerlandkreis, Märkischer Kreis, Olpe district and Siegen-Wittgenstein district). Rescue points can be found on the information boards at junctions and hiking signs.

A boat trip across the Edersee is a good alternative. You can also shorten the tour if you wish.

GeoRadroute Ruhr-Eder Leperelle cycle tour map (1:50,000) Price € 11.99 (plus shipping) ISBN: 978-3-89920687-6 Available at local tourist information offices or at info@sauerland-radwelt.de

There are 12 train stations along the route that you can use to get to and from the route by bike:

The stations in Winterberg, Olsberg, Brilon, Brilon-Wald, Willingen, Usseln, Korbach, Herzhausen, Schmittlotheim, Ederbringhausen, Viermünden and Frankenberg (Eder) allow you to travel back to your starting point in comfort.

To Winterberg:

From the north: A7 Hamburg-Hannover - A2 Bielefeld - A33 Paderborn - exit Wünnenberg, direction Brilon > Olsberg > Winterberg

From the south: A5 Frankfurt-Giessen - exit Marburg, direction Allendorf > Winterberg

From the west: A44 Dortmund-Kassel - exit Kreuz Werl, direction A46 Arnsberg > Meschede > Bestwig > Olsberg > Winterberg

From the east: A44 Kassel-Dortmund - exit Zierenberg, direction B251 Korbach > Medebach > Winterberg

To Frankenberg (Eder)

From the north: A7 Hamburg-Hannover - A49 Marburg - B253 Frankenberg (Eder)

From the south: A5 Frankfuhrt-Gießen - A45 Gießen - A485 to the end of the freeway towards Marburg (B3) - B62/B252 Korbach/Frankenberg (Eder)

From the west: A44 Dortmund-Kassel - Diemelstadt exit - B252 Korbach /Frankenberg

From the east: A44 Kassel-Dortmund - Diemelstadt exit - B252 Korbach /Frankenberg

Korbach:

From the north: A7 Hamburg-Hanover - A49 Marburg - B253 Korbach

From the south: A5 Frankfuhrt-Gießen - A45 Gießen - A485 to the end of the freeway in the direction of Marburg (B3) - B62/B252 Frankenberg (Eder)

From the west: A44 Dortmund-Kassel - Diemelstadt exit - B252 Korbach /Frankenberg

From the east: A44 Kassel-Dortmund - Diemelstadt exit - B252 Korbach /Frankenberg

There are parking spaces at the train station in Winterberg and at the Winterberg tourist information office