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North Rhine-Westphalia

Märkischer Kreis

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Sorpesee (Lake Sorpe) – View of the Sorpe Dam loop from Langenholthausen

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Mountain biking trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Märkischer Kreis

Balve

Sorpesee (Lake Sorpe) – View of the Sorpe Dam loop from Langenholthausen

Moderate

4.6

(274)

688

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Sorpesee (Lake Sorpe) – View of the Sorpe Dam loop from Langenholthausen

01:43

28.2km

300m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 29, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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11.0 km

Sorpesee Lakeside Path

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The bike paths around the Sorpesee are well developed, whether cycling or MTB, there is something for everyone here, I often ride this route in combination and I have to say I am always enthusiastic.

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13.8 km

View of the Sorpesee reservoir

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The Sorpe is always worth a trip!

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14.0 km

Sorpesee (Lake Sorpe)

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Nice destination with ice cream parlors and a beautiful promenade :)

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14.6 km

Along the Sorpe there is an approximately 17 kilometer long walking and cycling path (circular route). This offers the opportunity to run, skate or ride the entire lake. There are also many adjacent trails for mountain bikers.

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16.9 km

Sorpe Loop

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17.9 km

Cycle path along the K34 between Sorpesee and Mellen

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At the end of the round you can make yourself comfortable in the "Meilenweit" restaurant and end the day well. Good food, delicious drinks and friendly hosts.

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21.6 km

Amecker Dam (Sorpe Forebay)

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Here you have a great view over the Sorpe and the forecourt.

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22.4 km

Amecke, Sorpesee

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Nice little place, with access to the lake and small promenade ..................., and small beach area with nice snack🌭🌮 with beach atmosphere, very nice !! 🙂 .. PS. the snack does not exist anymore, too bad!

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28.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

4.77 km

4.02 km

522 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.0 km

3.53 km

596 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 1 July

24°C

11°C

78 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

March 8, 2025,Der Sorpesee

The Sorpe Dam is one of the largest dams in Germany and the fifth largest in North Rhine-Westphalia. Since 1935, a dam has been built southwest of Arnsberg to dam up the Sorpe River to form the Sorpesee, the deepest reservoir in the Sauerland. Located in the north of the Sauerland-Rothaargebirge Nature Park, the dam, also known as Sorpe for …

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August 8, 2025,Sorpetalsperre

When your dear ex-work colleague just says...I'm cycling 140km to my wellness hotel...😎
so from Detmold to Sundern...

Then, as a good cycling buddy, you can say...hey, come on, I'll pick you up...and we can go for a little ride around the lake...
Respect...Jasmin...👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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September 22, 2022,Sorpesee bei herzlichsten Wetter

Sorpesee in fantastic sunny weather. A bit chilly in between, but luckily there are good clothes 😺
It was nicer than in summer. There is also plenty of free parking.

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Sorpesee (Lake Sorpe) – View of the Sorpe Dam loop from Langenholthausen

Sorpesee Lakeside Path

View of the Sorpesee reservoir

Sorpesee (Lake Sorpe)

View of the Sorpe Dam

Sorpe Loop

Cycle path along the K34 between Sorpesee and Mellen

Amecker Dam (Sorpe Forebay)

Amecke, Sorpesee

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