Mountain biking in the Märkischer Kreis is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Arnsberg District. To help you experience the best the region has …

Last updated: September 24, 2025

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1. View of Pettenberg – Lenne Riverside Promenade loop from Holthausen

44.8km

04:01

1,030m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Wixberg – Drahtrolle Trail (Eisenwald) loop from Iserlohn

39.7km

03:48

890m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. View of the Sorpe Dam – Sorpesee loop from Affeln

49.2km

03:25

730m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Quitmannsturm Observation Tower – View of the Sauerland loop from Oberhemer

35.4km

03:11

710m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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5. Oseteiche Recreation Area – Oelinghausen Monastery loop from Menden (Sauerland)

48.2km

02:45

250m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Iserlohn–Hemer Rail Trail – Oseteiche Recreation Area loop from Iserlohn

33.7km

02:01

270m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Ostenberg – View of the Sauerland loop from Höcklingsen

27.5km

02:33

690m

Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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8. View of the Sauerland – View Over Sauerland loop from Neuenrade

34.3km

03:10

730m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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9. Oestertalsperre – Lenne Riverside Promenade loop from Ohle

41.7km

02:40

500m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Ostenberg – Wixberg loop from Iserlohn

43.2km

03:48

820m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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The best MTB trails in the Märkischer Kreis

1. View of Pettenberg – Lenne Riverside Promenade loop from Holthausen

2. Wixberg – Drahtrolle Trail (Eisenwald) loop from Iserlohn

3. View of the Sorpe Dam – Sorpesee loop from Affeln

4. Quitmannsturm Observation Tower – View of the Sauerland loop from Oberhemer

5. Oseteiche Recreation Area – Oelinghausen Monastery loop from Menden (Sauerland)

6. Iserlohn–Hemer Rail Trail – Oseteiche Recreation Area loop from Iserlohn

7. Ostenberg – View of the Sauerland loop from Höcklingsen

8. View of the Sauerland – View Over Sauerland loop from Neuenrade

9. Oestertalsperre – Lenne Riverside Promenade loop from Ohle

10. Ostenberg – Wixberg loop from Iserlohn

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