The most beautiful road bike passes in the Sauerland - The Sorpetal

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Eins der schönsten Täler im oberen Sauerland. Anfangs gemächlich, später auch mit mehr Steigung.

Tour starting point:

Schmallenberg-Winkhausen

Tour destination point:

Winterberg-Altastenberg

Properties:

Refreshment stop

Additional Information

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Length

14.2 km

Duration

0:50 h

Elevation ascent

391 m

Elevation descent

20 m

Lowest point

408 m

Highest point

782 m

Condition

Difficulty

Recommended seasons

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

The road bike route through the Sorpetal to Altastenberg presents a challenging topography. The initial ascent is moderate, but gradually leads through characteristic villages. From Rehsiepen onwards, the gradient intensifies, accompanied by an increase in bends. In the area of the little picture, marked by a wayside shrine near the hiking parking lot, the trail branches off to Altastenberg. After a sharp left-hand bend, a wide landscape with extensive panoramic views opens up. The continuation of the ascent through Altastenberg leads to the culmination point. From there, you have the option of cycling to the highest point in North Rhine-Westphalia that can be reached by road bike, the Kahler Asten, which presents an additional challenge.

Information

Directions

Winkhausen - Niedersorpe - Rellmecke - Mittelsorpe - Obersorpe - Rehsiepen - Großes Bildchen - Altastenberg

Equipment

You can find a list of helpful tips on equipment at: www.adfc.de/themen/Packliste

Safety guidelines

The road bike tours of the Bike Arena Sauerland run on roads where motorized traffic is to be expected.

Author Tip

Once in the vicinity, you should not miss out on a visit to the Kahler Asten.

Literature

Bike Arena Sauerland road bike map set: 75 road bike tours in the Sauerland

Maps

Road bike map set Bike Arena Sauerland 15,00 € (plus shipping and packaging costs 2,50 €, foreign shipments 3,70 €) You can order here

Public transit

There are no train stations along the route. It is only possible to travel to a limited extent by bus. The nearest train stations to the starting point are in Winterberg or Meschede.