Bigge Dam – Biggesee (Lake Bigge) loop from Drolshagen

Road cycling routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Olpe

Drolshagen

Bigge Dam – Biggesee (Lake Bigge) loop from Drolshagen

Moderate

4.8

(150)

1,084

riders

Bigge Dam – Biggesee (Lake Bigge) loop from Drolshagen

02:47

62.4km

610m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.6 km for 69 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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18.6 km

Biggesee

Lake

21.4 km

Gilberginsel

Nature Reserve

25.6 km

Bigge Dam

Highlight • Monument

The dam is certainly worth a visit. Also for the physical well-being is provided on the center of the dam.

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26.7 km

Rest area overlooking the Biggesee

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One of the best resting places on the Bigge, with fantastic views over the lake. In addition to a bench, there are several tables and benches.

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30.5 km

Biggesee (Lake Bigge)

Highlight • Lake

The Biggesee is a large reservoir on the edge of the southern Sauerland. Among other things, it serves the water supply of the Ruhr area. The lake is quite a …

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31.0 km

View of the Listertalsperre Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tarred roads around the Valley barrier.

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32.5 km

View of the Lister and Bigge reservoirs from the Lister Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Really great view, especially when the sun is shining.

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33.3 km

Lister Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

very nice recreation area with many restaurants

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39.0 km

Listertalsperre

Lake

47.4 km

View of the Biggesee from the Sonderner Seeterrasse

Highlight • Viewpoint

The lake terrace invites you to take a break. Catering is provided as well as sufficient seating outside of the bars.

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51.7 km

Biggesee (Lake Bigge)

Highlight • Lake

Really a great area, with beautiful paths and beautiful nature

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62.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.4 km

17.3 km

2.60 km

2.33 km

788 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

60.1 km

1.86 km

383 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Sunday 1 November

7°C

4°C

62 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

July 26, 2022,biggesee

Very great route. All asphalt and up to 2 km of road all great smooth bike path

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September 4, 2021,🚴‍♂️ Biggesee und Listertalsperre

Somewhat unusual "wheel mix" on this tour (2 e-bikes + 1 racing bike), but since the route is completely suitable for racing bikes, there were no problems with it 😊.
It started from the big 🅿️ "Am Obersee" in Olpe (3 hours free on weekdays and free on Saturdays from 2 p.m.).
The first half of the route (until shortly …

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November 10, 2024,Trost Runde 😔

Unfortunately, I couldn't go to the Tiger&Turtle project because the stupid flight was delayed, which made me really sad 😢 because I wanted to get to know all the nice people, so I got on my bike and rode the sadness out of my head.

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