Diemelsteig Scenic Section – Diemelsee loop from Olsberg

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

Olsberg

Diemelsteig Scenic Section – Diemelsee loop from Olsberg

Hard

4.3

(4)

riders

Diemelsteig Scenic Section – Diemelsee loop from Olsberg

04:30

68.0km

1,090m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 36.4 km for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.8 km

Panoramic View of Willingen

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Coming from Brilon Wald there is a beautiful view of the valley

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18.8 km

View of Willingen

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Skaywalk-Willingen is definitely worth a visit scan the ticket online at the signpost and pay online it's the quickest way then you don't have to wait at the top.

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22.7 km

Diemel spring with refuge

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At this point, exactly at the junction of the two mountains Upland and Sauerland, the Diemel begins its 110-kilometer journey to the Weser. From here, the narrow river meanders through …

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25.7 km

A beautiful section of the famous hiking trail "Diemelsteig", which you can ride here so well with the Radel. Grandiose view, benches to stay, nice surface. Pure joy, pure fun. Mercilessly schööööön. :)

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40.2 km

Diemelsee

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Diemelsee. Really nice. A round trip is always worthwhile.

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41.4 km

Diemel Reservoir

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By bike you can fully enjoy the picturesque landscape of Lake Diemelsee. When cycling around the lake you also have the opportunity to rest on beautiful beaches and hop into …

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42.0 km

View of the Diemelsee

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The Diemelsee is simply a highlight.

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43.0 km

Diemelsee Dam

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The original purpose of the Diemel Reservoir – in conjunction with the Eder Reservoir – was to balance the water levels of the Weser and the Mittelland Canal. This was …

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68.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.6 km

14.6 km

9.69 km

3.43 km

1.98 km

1.64 km

Surfaces

36.3 km

17.8 km

6.80 km

5.76 km

892 m

352 m

Elevation

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Highest point (710 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

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Comments

June 20, 2025,Diemelsee&Stolberg Hütte 🚴‍♂️👍

This morning I decided on a tour described by Markus and Petra as a road bike tour. A very nice tour, but definitely very gravel-heavy. Around 80% of the route is on gravel, so not necessarily suitable for a road bike. With a suitable bike, a very nice but also strenuous tour. From the Trailground Brilon car park, the route …

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