- Family-friendly
- Place to stop for a bite to eat
Ruhr-Sieg-Radweg from Meschede to Kirchen (Sieg)
The Ruhr-Sieg-Radweg from Meschede to Kirchen (Sieg) is a riverside bike trail. The route is designed to be family-friendly and offers a variety of places to stop for refreshments. The route allows you to explore the surrounding river landscapes.
Tour starting point:
Meschede (Ruhr)
Tour destination point:
Kirchen (Sieg)
Properties:
Additional Information
https://www.sauerland-radwelt.de/de/tourenrad/die-grossen-touren/Ruhr-Sieg-RadwegCategory
FlussradwegLength
113.1 kmDuration
7:30 hElevation ascent
561 mElevation descent
626 mLowest point
188 mHighest point
421 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
The Ruhr-Sieg-Radweg connects the Ruhr and Sieg rivers. A significant portion of the route follows former railroad tracks, allowing for a pleasant, smooth ride through the low mountain range landscape. Starting in Meschede, the route leads through Eslohe to Finnentrop. Along this section, you’ll find attractions such as the DampfLandLeute Museum in Eslohe and the striking Bat Tunnel near Fehrenbracht.
From Finnentrop, the route extends via Attendorn to Olpe, running parallel to the Biggesee, a vast reservoir in Westfalen. The historic Altstadt of Attendorn and the Altstadt of Olpe enrich the travel experience with their cultural heritage. From Olpe, the route continues to Wenden, where the Wendener Hütte—one of the oldest and best-preserved charcoal-fired blast furnace complexes in the German-speaking world—stands as an important testament to industrial history.
The bike path passes through the Hohenhain Tunnel and leads to the historic town center of Freudenberg in the Siegerland region. From there, the route reaches Niederfischbach, whose Siegerland Cathedral features an architectural gem. Finally, the tour ends in Kirchen an der Sieg; there, the basalt formation known as the Druidenstein in the Herkersdorf district is a natural attraction of regional significance.
Information
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
An emergency shelter system has been set up throughout the region (Soest District, Hochsauerland District, Märkischer Kreis, Olpe District, and Siegen-Wittgenstein District). You can find emergency shelters on the information boards at intersections and on hiking trail signs, among other places.
Author Tip
Enjoy the wonderful view of Biggesee from the Biggeblick in Attendorn.
Maps
Publicpress: Ruhr-Sieg-Radweg Flyer
Order via: info@sauerland.com
Order via: info@sauerland.com
Public transit
There are excellent rail connections to Meschede. There are regular trains from Kassel, Dortmund, and Hagen.
How to get there
From the west: Take the A44 to the Werl interchange. Continue on the A445 and A46 toward Arnsberg/Meschede. Take the Meschede exit.
From the north: Take the A2 to the Rheda-Wiedenbrück exit. Continue on the B55 toward Lippstadt/Meschede.
From the south: Take the A45 to the Olpe exit. Continue on the B55 toward Meschede.
Parking
Meschede has a parking guidance system that directs drivers to central parking lots. The downtown area is divided into four zones. These are:
- Post
- Train Station
- Downtown
- County Administration Building
For more information, visit: http://www.meschede.de/leben-einkaufen/einkaufen/ankommen-parken/