View of the Sorpe Dam – Sorpesee (Lake Sorpe) loop from Langenholthausen

Mountain biking trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Märkischer Kreis

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View of the Sorpe Dam – Sorpesee (Lake Sorpe) loop from Langenholthausen

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View of the Sorpe Dam – Sorpesee (Lake Sorpe) loop from Langenholthausen

01:37

28.0km

270m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.46 km

Amecker Dam (Sorpe Forebay)

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Here you have a great view over the Sorpe and the forecourt.

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10.2 km

Cycle path along the K34 between Sorpesee and Mellen

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At the end of the round you can make yourself comfortable in the "Meilenweit" restaurant and end the day well. Good food, delicious drinks and friendly hosts.

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11.2 km

Along the Sorpe there is an approximately 17 kilometer long walking and cycling path (circular route). This offers the opportunity to run, skate or ride the entire lake. There are also many adjacent trails for mountain bikers.

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14.0 km

Sorpesee (Lake Sorpe)

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Nice destination with ice cream parlors and a beautiful promenade :)

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14.3 km

View of the Sorpesee reservoir

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The Sorpe is always worth a trip!

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14.4 km

Sorpesee Lakeside Trail

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The Randweg is paved throughout and is perfect for racing bikes.
Best during the week in the evening or very early in the morning. When the weather is good, there is a lot going on at the weekend.

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17.2 km

Sorpestalsperre

Lake

22.4 km

Amecke, Sorpesee

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Nice little place, with access to the lake and small promenade ..................., and small beach area with nice snack🌭🌮 with beach atmosphere, very nice !! 🙂 .. PS. the snack does not exist anymore, too bad!

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28.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

4.56 km

2.21 km

414 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

1.84 km

179 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 12 September

17°C

13°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

March 8, 2025,Der Sorpesee

The Sorpe Dam is one of the largest dams in Germany and the fifth largest in North Rhine-Westphalia. Since 1935, a dam has been built southwest of Arnsberg to dam up the Sorpe River to form the Sorpesee, the deepest reservoir in the Sauerland. Located in the north of the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park, the dam, also known as Sorpe for …

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August 8, 2025,Sorpetalsperre

When your dear ex-work colleague just says...I'm cycling 140km to my wellness hotel...😎
so from Detmold to Sundern...

Then, as a good cycling buddy, you can say...hey, come on, I'll pick you up...and we can go for a little ride around the lake...
Respect...Jasmin...👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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September 22, 2022,Sorpesee bei herzlichsten Wetter

Sorpesee in fantastic sunny weather. A bit chilly in between, but luckily there are good clothes 😺
It was nicer than in summer. There is also plenty of free parking.

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