Lenneroute: Cycle tour through the Sauerland
Our low mountain tour across the Sauerland begins at the Kahler Asten near Winterberg. Deep green forests, romantic meadow valleys and small half-timbered villages form the backdrop at the start. Every now and then, a castle or palace sits enthroned on the mountain. Historic factories and museums, such as those in Maste-Barendorf and Holthausen, provide an insight into the region's industrial and mining history.
Towards the end of the route, the Lenneradweg increasingly leads through towns and the touring cyclist gets an impression of life in the Ruhr region. The last section of the route provides some relaxation. On quiet, well signposted paths, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you reach the mouth of the Lenne into the Ruhr. The majority of the Lenne route is tarmac. The few sections on unsurfaced forest, field and riverside paths are easy to master. However, on some sections between Plettenberg and Iserlohn you have to take the country road.
Journey:
The starting and finishing points of Winterberg and Wetter are well integrated into the DB network. The train journey between the two towns takes around two and a half hours, with one change of trains. www.bahn.de
Tour combinations:
Sauerland Cycle Ring, Ruhr Valley Cycle Route, Route of Industrial Heritage, German Football Route
Accommodation tips:
Arcadeon country hotel in Hagen, www.arcadeon.de
Landhaus im Grund in Lennestadt-Kickenbach, www.im-grund.de
Landhotel Zur Post in Winterberg, www.landhotel-zur-post.de
Berghotel Hoher Knochen in Schmallenberg-Westfeld, www.hoher-knochen.de
Worth seeing:
- Dechenhöhle and Iserlohn Cave Museum, www.dechenhoehle.de
- Old factory Maste-Barendorf
- Altena Castle high above the Lenne
- Galileo Park in the Sauerland Pyramids in Lennestadt-Meggen, www.galileo-park.de
- Westphalian Slate Mining and Local History Museum Holthausen, www.museum-holthausen.de
Maps and literature:
Cycle route folder "Sauerland-Kompakt" available free of charge from Sauerland Tourismus or for download at www.lenneroute.de.
Bikeline cycle tour book "Flüsse und Bahntrassen Bergisches Land", scale 1:50,000, 140 pages, 14.90 euros.
Information:
Sauerland Tourismus, hotline 02974/96980, www.sauerland.com
