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Railway lines and riverside paths – Ruhr-Sieg Cycle Path
2 days
3-3 h/day
113km
1,110m
1,170m
In this Collection, I’ve divided the route into two stages, each around 60 kilometres (37 mi) long with 600 metres (2,000 ft) of elevation gain. The cycle path is ideal for an active weekend trip, which gives you enough time to relax and enjoy. Of course, you can ride the route in one go if you prefer.
You start in Meschede in the Sauerland and follow the course of the Ruhr River before joining the Sauerlandring railway line. The route leads along the Bigge and the Lenne rivers to the Hanseatic town of Attendorn on Biggesee lake. Here, you’ll find various accommodation options, from luxurious castle hotels to campsites on the lakeshore. It’s well worth taking a dip; you’ll pass directly by the lido. The second stage takes you along the beautiful Biggesee, on former railway lines and follows the Asdorf river until you reach your final destination in Kirchen (Sieg).
The starting point in Meschede is easy to reach by train. For example, you can travel from Dortmund or Hagen by regional train without switching trains. Alternatively, you can change in Schwerte (Ruhr) from Cologne or Münster. From Kirchen (Sieg), you can take a direct regional train to Siegen in just 15 minutes or to Cologne in just over an hour.
I look forward to your feedback and wish you a great bike trip!
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Ruhr-Sieg Cycle Path
113km
930m
990m
Last updated: November 13, 2024
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1. Stage 1: Meschede to Attendorn – Ruhr-Sieg Cycle Path
57.3km
03:27
470m
460m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
2. Stage 2: Attendorn to Kirchen (Sieg) – Ruhr-Sieg Cycle Path
55.9km
03:35
640m
720m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Collection Stats
Activities
2
Distance
113 km
Duration
07:02 h
Elevation
1,110 m
1,170 m
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