Lörmecke Tower – Ruhr Floodplains in Olsberg loop from Meschede

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

Meschede

Lörmecke Tower – Ruhr Floodplains in Olsberg loop from Meschede

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Lörmecke Tower – Ruhr Floodplains in Olsberg loop from Meschede

03:29

48.0km

560m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 90 m for 13 m

After 47.9 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.81 km

Talsystem Kohlweder Bach

Nature Reserve

10.3 km

Lörmecke Tower

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From the top you have a good view of the Arnsberg Forest and the Rothaargebirge. You can even see the Soester Börde. However, there are 204 steps to climb to the top.

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18.6 km

View from Plackweg Plateau

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A great view thanks to the bark beetle.👍👍

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27.1 km

Ruhr Floodplains Near Bigge

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Always good for a walk

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27.1 km

Ruhr Floodplains in Olsberg

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Especially beautiful in summer

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27.2 km

Ruhr River in the Sauerland

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Wonderful piece of nature in the Sauerland

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29.1 km

The Ruhr River in Olsberg

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In the middle of Olsberg you cross the wooden bridge and enjoy the peace and quiet. Not far from there is a playground for the kids. 🧒

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34.2 km

Nuttlarer Schiefergruben

Nature Reserve

36.4 km

Stausee Alfert

Lake

37.9 km

Sündenwäldchen

Forest

39.5 km

View of Velmede across the Ruhr

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A great view of the Ruhr

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40.9 km

Old Mill and Ruhr Valley Bridge near Bestwig

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The hydroelectric power station below the high bridge

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48.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.9 km

12.6 km

8.27 km

4.86 km

1.25 km

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.4 km

14.6 km

10.4 km

945 m

416 m

290 m

Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

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Comments

September 28, 2025,Fahrradtour

The Plackweg offers beautiful views into the Sauerland region, for example, over the Ruhr Valley toward Winterberg, Brilon, and the Schmallenberg region, and in the opposite direction, into the Sooster Börde and across to the Paderborn region. It's well worth the effort.

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