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North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

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View of the Hennesee from the dam – Hennesee Dam loop from Hochsauerlandkreis

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

Meschede

View of the Hennesee from the dam – Hennesee Dam loop from Hochsauerlandkreis

Moderate

5.0

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View of the Hennesee from the dam – Hennesee Dam loop from Hochsauerlandkreis

01:08

17.2km

280m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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Start point

Bus stop

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587 m

View of the Hennesee from the dam

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The start of the RuhrSieg cycle path is highly recommended

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771 m

Hennesee Skywalk and Himmelsleiter (Heaven’s Ladder)

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Unfortunately, here as well as at Sorpesee, you have a side along the main road, next time I would stay on the east side for the way there and back.

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793 m

Himmelstreppe and Viewing Platform at the Henne Dam

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The Himmelstreppe leads up to the barrier wall. On the right is a nice bistro and from there you can already see the new restaurant "H1". If you go left …

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867 m

Hennesee Dam Trail

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Sunday morning without pedestrians

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1.04 km

Hennesee Dam

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You can cycle over here with viewpoints on both sides.

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3.45 km

East shore of the Hennesee below Köpperkopf

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Beautiful loop around the Hennesee

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3.59 km

Lake Hennesee

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On the eastern side of the lake there is a super paved footpath and cycle path. The route offers beautiful views of the Hennesee and that too without the disruptive car traffic. Splendid!

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4.93 km

View of Lake Hennesee

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While you usually drive right next to the Hennesee, this path allows you to look at dammed water from a more exposed position.

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17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.83 km

3.66 km

3.32 km

1.92 km

378 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.25 km

5.08 km

2.74 km

190 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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View of the Hennesee from the dam – Hennesee Dam loop from Hochsauerlandkreis

View of the Hennesee from the dam

Hennesee Skywalk and Himmelsleiter (Heaven’s Ladder)

Himmelstreppe and Viewing Platform at the Henne Dam

Hennesee Dam Trail

Hennesee Dam

East shore of the Hennesee below Köpperkopf

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View of Lake Hennesee

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