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North Rhine-Westphalia

Bench with a view of Biggesee – View of the Biggesee loop from Olpe

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Bench with a view of Biggesee – View of the Biggesee loop from Olpe

Moderate

4.8

(1043)

3,750

riders

Bench with a view of Biggesee – View of the Biggesee loop from Olpe

02:01

32.6km

330m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 13, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.0 km for 69 m

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Train Station

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5.90 km

View of the Biggesee

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One of the most beautiful viewpoints of the Biggestausee. Two benches practically call for a short rest.

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10.0 km

Biggesee

Lake

10.5 km

There are several public bathing areas, such as at Schnütgenhof in Attendorn and Kessenhammer in Olpe, as well as the “Waldenburger Bucht” lido, which was converted using 1,500 tons of sand and is now the largest beach club in Germany, with volleyball courts and restaurants.

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12.8 km

Gilberginsel

Nature Reserve

14.9 km

Bench with a view of Biggesee

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A place that is really suitable for a break. Great view over the reservoir.

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18.4 km

View of the Biggesee

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Benches, tables, a swing and a wonderful view of the Biggesee

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19.0 km

View of Gilberg Island

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Nice view of the lake and Gilberg Island

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21.9 km

Lister Dam

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From mid-2007 to early 2009, the dam was completely renovated. Among other things, cracks and joints in the masonry had to be repaired, the roadway and railings had to be renewed and the arches of the flood relief had to be repaired. For the duration of the work, the top of the wall, the parking lot at the dam and the toilet facilities were closed to visitors. The renovation work, particularly on the railings and arches, has permanently changed the appearance of the dam.[8]

In the years 2020 to 2022, the wall on the water side, which is stressed by the fluctuating water level, was renovated in three construction phases. In order to clear a four-meter-wide strip below the crown for work, the Lister Dam had to be lowered by 4.50 meters at a time. In this area, all joints could be chiseled out and loose stones could be anchored or replaced. After repointing and sandblasting, the character of the quarry stone masonry can be clearly seen again. A total of 30 kilometers of wall joints on both sides of the wall were treated in this way, which strengthened the Lister dam for decades to come.

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24.7 km