On two wheels through valleys and over mountains

In the Schmallenberg Sauerland and the vacation region Eslohe a wide range of options await fans of Drahtesel and co. Pleasure cyclists Werden will get their money's worth, as will mountain bikers and touring bikers. There are also family-friendly offers with moderately ascending routes. Discover our region - whether at a leisurely pace or with an adrenaline rush, alone or with the whole family - whatever suits you.

Well-maintained and detailed routes such as the Sauerlandradringthe Kinderland trekking route or the routes of the Bike Arena Sauerland offer cyclists of all abilities an ideal field of activity.

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Nature and recreation, culture and lifestyle along 150 km of the Lenneroute. Along the river Lenne from its source at Am Kahlen Asten to where it flows into the Ruhr at Hagen. Those who cycle along it "learn" a lot of interesting facts about the history and development of regional industrial culture, which has always been closely linked to the river itself.

Our tip: visit the castle Altena with the adventure elevator, which leads from the city centre directly into the castle courtyard.

Go to Lenneroute...

113 kilometers with few inclines invite you to explore the area from Meschede over Eslohe, Finnentrop, Attendorn, Olpe, Wenden and Freudenberg to Kirchen. Along the way, you will come across two former railroad tunnels, the Biggesee and many attractive places and buildings along the way. This route connects the Sauerland with the Siegerland and the northern Westerwald and can be combined for longer tours with the RuhrtalRadwegthe Bergischer Panoramaweg, the Siegtal cycle path and the Sauerlandradring and the

To the Ruhr-Sieg-Radweg...

This very scenic cycle route invites sporty families to cycle approx. 52 km through the Schmallenberg region. Sauerland to cycle. If the little bikers run out of breath along the way, the route can be shortened as required at four intersections.

The map naturally includes the most beautiful playgrounds and miniature golf courses, which invite you to take an enjoyable break. Or you can stop for a bite to eat at one of the restaurants along the way.

You can learn a lot about renewable energies along this unique route. The 31 km long cycle path shows the real applications of renewable energies at 16 stations: Hydropower, solar thermal, photovoltaics, environmental heat, wood, biogas and wind energy. The function and mode of operation is clearly explained at each station. It leads via Inderlenne, Holthausen, Bad Fredeburg, Ebbinghof, Gleidorf and Fleckenberg with slight inclines. You can shorten the way back via the Lenneroute shortcut.

The spectrum in the Sauerland is diverse. In recent years in particular, many innovative offers and routes have been created for mountain bikers. Bike-friendly accommodation, carefully planned tours and exciting trails ensure fun and variety. Our mountains and views are simply made for extended bike tours and riding fun with a view.

Go to Bike Arena Sauerland...

A diverse selection of routes ensures that both beginners and pros get their money's worth: 11 routes plus numerous variations and around 200 meters in depth promise pure action and variety. Mountain bikers can get up the mountain with a easyLOOP drag lift. They then ride down through the forest and along trails with fantastic views, over jumps and natural trails and through lots of bends.

Cyclists and spectators can enjoy refreshments in the "Hellermans Hütte" restaurant at the valley station, on the "Alm" at the top with a mountain terrace and in the "Stadl" halfway up. Rental offers, a small bike store and a workshop ensure that everyone is suitably equipped and ready to ride.

To the Green Hill Bikepark

The largest bike park in the region can be found at MTB in Winterberg, about 20 kilometers from Schmallenberg Sauerland away. Ten trails of varying degrees of difficulty are waiting to be rocked Werden. From the practice course to the downhill course or technical single trail, everything is included. A 6-seater chairlift transports bikers and sports equipment comfortably up the mountain.

To the bike park Winterberg...

For experts and beginners: the bike park in the fun & sports facility Eslohe is the right training ground for anyone who wants to prove or improve their skills on a bike. Different variants with dirt lines, jumps in three levels of difficulty, a flow trail and a large pump track await bikers. A mini-pump is available for "mini-bikers" to practice on.

You can fill more than one cycling vacation with this huge selection of tours. The maps of the Bike Arena Sauerland show more than 70 racing bike routes - from easy warm-up routes to real challenges of 250 kilometers. Hosts and restaurateurs have also adapted to the needs of cyclists and offer extensive services.

Go to Bike Arena Sauerland.