The most beautiful road bike passes in the Sauerland - After Schanze

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The most beautiful cul-de-sac in the Sauerland!

Tour starting point:

Schmallenberg-Grafschaft

Tour destination point:

Schmallenberg ski jump

Properties:

Refreshment stop

Additional Information

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Length

4.9 km

Duration

0:31 h

Elevation ascent

305 m

Elevation descent

1 m

Lowest point

410 m

Highest point

716 m

Condition

Difficulty

Recommended seasons

J F M A M J J A S O N D

Just under 300 meters in altitude have to be conquered to reach the ridge of the Rothaargebirge near Schanze. The famous Rothaarsteig trail crosses here and attractive gastronomy awaits you. For many years, the best mountain bikers were sought on this route in a mountain time trial.

Information

Directions

After the start at the village square in Grafschaft, the ascent begins quite moderately out of the village. It doesn't actually get much steeper until you reach the summit. Special signposting shows you how far it is to the finish and how many meters in altitude are still waiting for you.

Equipment

Wearing a bicycle helmet should be a matter of course for all cyclists. Before setting off, check that your bike is in perfect condition. For demanding tours, we recommend packing plenty of drinks and snacks.

Safety guidelines

A rescue point system has been installed throughout the region (Soest district, Hochsauerlandkreis, Märkischer Kreis, Olpe district and Siegen-Wittgenstein district). Rescue points can be found on the information boards at the junctions of the Südwestfalen cycle network.

Author Tip

Kyrill-Pfad: On January 18, 2007, storm Kyrill destroyed large areas of forest in Südwestfalen. In Schanze, the forest on an area owned by the state has been preserved as Kyrill left it.