Cycling

What sounds contradictory at first turns out to be pure leisure pleasure on closer inspection. What would the downhill breeze be without the challenging climb beforehand? Whether you enjoy relaxed cycling with the whole family or love the thrill of the downhill - you won't find more cycling fun anywhere else.

Take advantage of the trails through the unique low mountain range landscape in the Sauerland. In recent years, the Bike Arena Sauerland has created offers that every mountain biker will get their money's worth.

Specially developed mountain bike maps show the best routes, all easy to find in the terrain according to a uniform, clear system with an indication of the difficulty level. And if you prefer narrow road tires rather than studded tires, you will also find great road bike tours on roads with little traffic through the Sauerland.

Skilled on two wheels? Then don't miss out on these extraordinary bike parks. For all ages and with varying degrees of difficulty.

Would you like to feel the wind in your hair on two wheels? You can cycle through the Sauerland countryside in a relaxed manner without having to put in top sporting performances if you have the support of an e-bike. Many rental stations allow you to enjoy a wonderful day trip, where you can gain wonderful impressions of the country and its people from a "saddle perspective".

Touring cyclists will get their money's worth along the Lenneroute or the Ruhr-Sieg cycle path. The numerous themed routes in the region also invite you to take a cycle tour. A sophisticated junction system ensures that you can easily find your way around and adapt the routes to your needs at any time.

Cycle relaxed through the countryside along old railroad lines. Along the way, you can stop for a bite to eat and see some of the railroad history, experience great impressions as you pass through the Fledermaustunnel and let your gaze wander over lakes and mountains. Sounds good? Then discover the 84 km of the Sauerland Cycle Route for yourself.

240 kilometers of cycling pleasure connect the Ruhr metropolis with the Sauerland region. The cycle route starts at the source of the Ruhr at the Ruhrkopf near Winterberg and ends at the Rhine Orange in Duisburg. Experiences and impressions like pearls on a string along the Ruhr.

The Lenneroute serves up nature and recreation, culture and lifestyle over a length of 150 km. Along the River Lenne from its source at the Kahler Asten to its mouth in the Ruhr near Hagen. Cyclists can learn a lot about the history and development of the region's industrial culture, which has always been closely linked to the river itself.