- Family friendly
- Culturally interesting
- Refreshment stop
MöhnetalRadweg
On the MöhnetalRadweg, touring cyclists can experience the Sauerland off the beaten track. South of the Haarstrang, the route always follows the small river Möhne and thus connects the old Hanseatic town of Brilon, the source of the river, and the confluence with the Ruhr in Arnsberg-Neheim in a very pleasant way over 65 kilometers.
Tour starting point:
Brilon
Tour destination point:
Arnsberg-Neheim
Properties:
Category
regionale RadtourLength
64.3 kmDuration
4:40 hElevation ascent
79 mElevation descent
355 mLowest point
152 mHighest point
429 mCondition
Difficulty
Recommended seasons
There is a lot to discover on the tour: in addition to attractive places, the Möhnetal presents itself from its most beautiful side. Floodplain landscapes with lush meadows, green forests and gentle hills characterize the scenery during the tour. And the Möhnetal is undergoing a transformation: parts of the floodplain have been renaturalized as part of the "Möhne Life" project. Flowery valley meadows and sparse alluvial forests are being restored for many animal and plant species of the low mountain valleys and will offer cyclists an even greater experience of nature in the future.
Railroad line fans will also get their money's worth. This is because large parts of the MöhnetalRadweg run along a former railroad line with absolutely no inclines.
The scenic highlight is the Möhnesee, one of the largest reservoirs in North Rhine-Westphalia. The route runs along both its southern and northern shores and offers pure nature. In addition, the imposing dam wall, which is over 100 years old and is still the heaviest monument in North Rhine-Westphalia, provides a great view over the lake.
In Arnsberg-Neheim, cyclists experience a contrast to the rest of the route: the attractive shopping town offers urban life right on the Ruhr. Perfect for recharging your batteries.
Information
Directions
Brilon - Rüthen - Warstein - Möhnesee - Ense - Arnsberg-NeheimJunction sequence: 12 - 9 - 10 - 38 - 37 - 36 - 67 - 68 - 72 - dir. 71 before bridge left Direction NSG Hevearm - 74 - 75 - 77 - 76 - 32
Safety guidelines
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 the junctions of the Südwestfalen cycle network, among other places
Author Tip
As part of the "Möhne Life" renaturation project, 13 rest and information points were created along the cycle path, inviting you to linger.
Literature
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.
Maps
BVA ADFC regional map Sauerland (with junction system) 1:75,000: € 8.95
Order via: info@sauerland-radwelt.de (plus €2.50 packaging and shipping, international shipping €3.70)
Public transit
To Arnsberg-Neheim-Hüsten:
From Hagen: Hourly without changing trains
From Dortmund: Hourly without changing trains
To Brilon-Stadt:
From Hagen: Connections almost every hour (including weekends) with a single change in Olsberg or Brilon-Wald.
From Kassel main station: every two hours on weekdays with a single change in Brilon-Wald.
A special offer for leisure cyclists is provided by RLG Regionalverkehr Ruhr-Lippe GmbH. Plan longer tours across the region or be chauffeured the rest of the way in comfort thanks to the RLG bicycle buses.
From the end of April to the beginning of October, bicycle trailers for 16 bikes are carried on a total of four RLG routes on Sundays and public holidays with the support of the Hochsauerland district and the Soest district.
How to get there
Arrival by car:
- To Brilon/Arnsberg-Neheim: via the A 44 (Dortmund - Kassel) and the A 46 (Arnsberg - Brilon).
Parking
Parking facilities in ...
- Brilon: Park + Ride parking spaces at the train station
Parking spaces at the district hall (street: Am Rothaarsteig)
- Arnsberg-Neheim:Möhnepforte multi-storey parking lot
Parking lot Mühlenplatz