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North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

Hennesee – Hennesee Dam loop from Meschede

Bike touring routes & trails

North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

Hennesee – Hennesee Dam loop from Meschede

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Hennesee – Hennesee Dam loop from Meschede

01:08

17.2km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 12, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 90 m for 13 m

After 17.1 km for 13 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

5.33 km

East shore of the Hennesee below Köpperkopf

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful loop around the Hennesee

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2

8.30 km

View of the Hennesee

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You can cycle very well around the lake, with many benches and a beautiful view.

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3

8.33 km

Hennesee

Highlight • Lake

A highlight for every day and season

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4

13.7 km

Hennesee Dam

Highlight • Monument

You can cycle over here with viewpoints on both sides.

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5

13.9 km

Hennesee view

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Not only is the view of the Hennesee beautiful here, but it is also fairly quiet here. The rock face on the other side is also interesting to see, including …

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6

13.9 km

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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7

14.0 km

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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8

14.1 km

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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17.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

2.57 km

1.22 km

731 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.3 km

1.13 km

554 m

103 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Wednesday 14 October

17°C

4°C

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Comments

July 1, 2025,Kleine Runde um den Hennesee 🏊‍♀️

A short ride around the Hennesee on an e-scooter. A nice way to cool off in this heat🏊‍♀️

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