- Culturally interesting
- Place to stop for a bite to eat
- Circular Trail
SauerlandRadring - Cycling Along Old Railroad Tracks
The SauerlandRadring is a themed loop route that follows former railroad tracks. It gives cyclists access to culturally significant sites and offers a variety of places to stop along the way.
Tour starting point:
Finnentrop
Tour destination point:
Finnentrop
Properties:
Additional Information
www.sauerlandradring.deCategory
Theme routeLength
83.5 kmDuration
6:20 hElevation ascent
432 mElevation descent
432 mLowest point
225 mHighest point
458 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
The SauerlandRadring is a well-planned themed route that takes riders through the charming landscape of the Sauerland region along former railroad tracks. This loop tour, which starts from various access points in towns such as Finnentrop, Eslohe, Schmallenberg, and Lennestadt, allows for flexible exploration. Along the way, visitors will encounter remnants of the region’s railway heritage, including historic signaling systems, authentic railcars, and steam locomotives. The Kückelheim Fledermaustunnel is also an architecturally remarkable feature. The route, which follows former railroad lines, ensures a comfortable exploration of this diverse region, known as the “Land of a Thousand Mountains.” It offers sweeping views combined with the gentle topography of the developed sections. Along the route, there are also a variety of places to stop for refreshments.
Information
Directions
Stage locations: Finnentrop – Eslohe – Schmallenberg – Lennestadt – FinnentropNavigation: Since 2015, the Sauerland region has had a junction system to make navigation easier. For the SauerlandRadring, it’s best to follow the logo or the sequence of junctions.Junction sequence: 48 - 50 - 49 - 55 - 42 - 44 - 45 - 46 - 50 - 52 - 39 - 37 - 41 - 46 - 47 - 48
Equipment
You can find information on how to prepare perfectly for bike tours of all lengths at the ADFC:
Safety guidelines
A system of emergency stops has been installed throughout the region (Soest District, Hochsauerland District, Märkischer Kreis, Olpe District, and Siegen-Wittgenstein District). You can find these emergency stops, among other places, on the information signs at the intersections of the Südwestfalen bicycle network.
Author Tip
The HenneseeSchleife of the SauerlandRadring extends the tour by 40 km to Meschede along Lake Hennesee.
Literature
BVA Cycling Guide: Old Railroad Trails in the Sauerland, 1:50,000: €14.95
Maps
BVA ADFC Regional Map of the Sauerland (with junction system) 1:75,000: €8.95 or BVA Cycling Guide to Old Railroad Rights-of-Way in the Sauerland 1:50,000: €14.95 Order at: info@sauerland-radwelt.de (plus €2.50 for packaging and shipping)
Public transit
You can easily reach the SauerlandRadring by public transportation. The train stations in Finnentrop, Grevenbrück, and Altenhundem are the best places to start your trip.
In addition, there is comprehensive bus service connecting the towns along the route.
How to get there
Along the route, you'll find a large number of parking lots that serve as good starting points for your bike ride. You can find a list of these parking lots on our website.
Parking
You can find a list of parking lots along the SauerlandRadring at https://www.sauerlandradring.de/de/Tourenplanung/Anreise/Parkplaetze-am-SauerlandRadring