View of Grafschaft Abbey – View of the Sauerland Hills loop from Saalhausen

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North Rhine-Westphalia

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View of Grafschaft Abbey – View of the Sauerland Hills loop from Saalhausen

Hard

4.4

(10)

riders

View of Grafschaft Abbey – View of the Sauerland Hills loop from Saalhausen

03:25

44.0km

640m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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184 m

Saalhausen Village and Church by the Lenne River

Highlight • Settlement

Beautifully located ... with great picnic areas on the Lenne

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10.0 km

Lennetal unterhalb Schmallenberg

Nature Reserve

14.1 km

View of Grafschaft Abbey

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of a huge monastery very nice!

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14.6 km

Grafschaft Village Center

Highlight • Settlement

With a small fountain and benches, this invites you to take a break

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19.0 km

Landwehr

Archaeological Site

22.0 km

View of the Sauerland Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here are two staggered forest sofas and offer a great view of the valley.

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25.8 km

Großer Kopf (742 m) on the Rothaarsteig

Highlight • Summit

At 742 m, the 'Großer Kopf' is the highest point on the section of the Rothaarsteig, also known as the 'Grenzweg'. We cyclists 🚴🏼‍♂️🚴‍♀️ should be considerate of the hikers …

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29.2 km

Millionenbank Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The millionaire bank is located on a pathway from which one can hike or drive in and out of all directions. In addition, this place is always good for a short rest!

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31.5 km

Jagdhaus Climb from Fleckenberg

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Class made by the tourism association: Like the Giro or the tour, every few kilometers there are "motivation signs" on the roadside. And above all because of the hardships: do not miss the trip to the viewpoint on Fleckenberg!

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