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North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

Hennesee Dam – View of the Hennesee from the dam loop from Meschede

Bike touring routes & trails

North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

Hennesee Dam – View of the Hennesee from the dam loop from Meschede

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Hennesee Dam – View of the Hennesee from the dam loop from Meschede

01:22

21.8km

190m

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 20, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 90 m for 36 m

After 21.7 km for 36 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

11.1 km

View of the Hennesee

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... you do not see every day
The lower banks of the river were already green

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2

14.1 km

East shore of the Hennesee below Köpperkopf

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Beautiful loop around the Hennesee

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3

15.8 km

Hennesee

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4

16.5 km

Hennesee Dam

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You can cycle over here with viewpoints on both sides.

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16.6 km

Hennesee view

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Not only is the view of the Hennesee beautiful here, but it is also fairly quiet here. The rock face on the other side is also interesting to see, including …

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16.7 km

Himmelstreppe and Viewing Platform at the Henne Dam

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The Himmelstreppe leads up to the barrier wall. On the right is a nice bistro and from there you can already see the new restaurant "H1". If you go left …

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16.7 km

Hennesee Skywalk and Himmelsleiter (Heaven’s Ladder)

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Unfortunately, here as well as at Sorpesee, you have a side along the main road, next time I would stay on the east side for the way there and back.

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8

16.9 km

View of the Hennesee from the dam

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The start of the RuhrSieg cycle path is highly recommended

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21.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

2.75 km

1.20 km

1.04 km

178 m

165 m

153 m

Surfaces

20.5 km

1.18 km

137 m

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Saturday 6 June

17°C

9°C

21 %

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