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North Rhine-Westphalia

Märkischer Kreis

Plettenberg

Elsen Village loop from Plettenberg

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Märkischer Kreis

Plettenberg

Elsen Village loop from Plettenberg

Moderate

4.7

(41)

185

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Elsen Village loop from Plettenberg

01:33

24.2km

290m

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: May 6, 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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8.65 km

Elsen Village

Highlight • Settlement

Great tours by bike and foot are possible from here 😊

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10.8 km

Panoramic View with Cherry Trees and Horses

Highlight • Viewpoint

12.9 km

Spieker Herscheid Half-Timbered House

Highlight • Historical Site

Historic building, which is e.g. can rent for weddings.

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16.8 km

Plettenberg-Hüinghausen Airfield

Highlight • Structure

View of the airfield. From there you can reach clockwise on the right. Address: Habbel 5, 58840 Herscheid-Hüinghausen.

The airfield is mostly active on weekends with its motor and glider …

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18.4 km

Hüinghausen Heritage Railway Station (Sauerland Narrow-Gauge Railway)

Highlight • Historical Site

On travel days, you can ride the steam locomotive in historic, lovingly restored carriages. Then the small beer garden (bratwurst, cake and drinks) is also open. Warning: Not always in …

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20.5 km

Köbbinghauser Hammer Museum Railway Terminus

Highlight • Monument

When the museum railway is in operation, you can get on or off here. Covered stop with one or two parked wagons.

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22.8 km

Cycle Path Along Herscheider Straße

Highlight • Cycleway

23.7 km

Bicycle Art at Elsewiese Sports Field

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

At the end of the bike path is this little bridge. If you look closely you will see a bicycle on the wall

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24.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.50 km

8.89 km

5.54 km

252 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

6.24 km

423 m

252 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

20°C

14°C

89 %

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Elsen Village loop from Plettenberg

Elsen Village

Panoramic View with Cherry Trees and Horses

Spieker Herscheid Half-Timbered House

Plettenberg-Hüinghausen Airfield

Hüinghausen Heritage Railway Station (Sauerland Narrow-Gauge Railway)

Köbbinghauser Hammer Museum Railway Terminus

Cycle Path Along Herscheider Straße

Bicycle Art at Elsewiese Sports Field

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