SauerlandRadring: HenneseeSchleife

The HenneseeSchleife, an integral part of the SauerlandRadring, offers a varied cycle tour in Hochsauerland. It runs along former railroad lines through the charming Wennetal valley, leads into the Ruhrtal valley and follows the course of the river to the district town of Meschede. This circular tour is characterized by its family-friendly nature, cultural sights and diverse refreshment stops. To the north, the loop is connected to Meschede and Freienohl railroad stations, creating a direct link to the well-known RuhrtalRadweg. Starting point Meschede: The route first leads along the Ruhr to Wennemen and on via Berge, Eslohe and Erflinghausen to the Hennesee. A traffic-free side path leads cyclists to the dam. The Hennedamm can be explored on foot via the Himmelstreppe, which are illuminated in the evening and offer a special panorama. There are many opportunities to stop for refreshments at the Hennesee; you can also take a boat trip to relax or shorten the route along the shore. The HenneseeSchleife is currently signposted under the SauerlandRadring-Nordschleife logo, ensuring that cyclists can find their way consistently.

You can find a list of helpful tips on equipment at:

www.adfc.de/themen/auf-tour

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.

In the evening, the Himmelstreppe in Meschede is illuminated and offers an impressive sight and view.

The ADFC cycling guide "Alte Bahntrassen im Sauerland" (Old railroad lines in the Sauerland) offers not only a tour description but also further information on the sights along the way.

BVA ADFC regional map Sauerland (with junction system) 1:75,000: 8.95 €( 2.50 € packaging and shipping, international shipping 3.70 €)

BVA Cycling Guide Old Railway Routes in the Sauerland 1:50,000: € 14.95 (plus € 2.50 packaging and shipping)

You can order here

There are direct connections to the train station in Meschede from Dortmund, Hagen and Kassel,

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 towards Meschede.

You can find a list of parking spaces along the SauerlandRadring at https://www.sauerlandradring.de/de/Tourenplanung/Anreise/Parkplaetze-am-SauerlandRadring