Hennesee Dam – Hennesee loop from Meschede

Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

Meschede

Hennesee Dam – Hennesee loop from Meschede

Moderate

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Hennesee Dam – Hennesee loop from Meschede

01:26

22.2km

210m

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: August 28, 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 22.1 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.91 km

Hennesee Dam

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You can cycle over here with viewpoints on both sides.

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5.33 km

East shore of the Hennesee below Köpperkopf

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Beautiful loop around the Hennesee

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8.30 km

View of the Hennesee

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You can cycle very well around the lake, with many benches and a beautiful view.

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8.33 km

Hennesee

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A highlight for every day and season

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19.2 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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19.4 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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19.4 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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19.5 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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22.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

2.94 km

1.62 km

1.36 km

731 m

252 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

983 m

502 m

365 m

224 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

6°C

63 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

May 1, 2022,Hennesee

Used lunchtime today for a lap around the Hennesee. A really nice round that was really worth it.

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July 3, 2022,Hennesee

Nice trail around the lake, suitable for beginners with opportunities to get your feet (or more) in the water. A boat trip across the lake is also possible

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May 17, 2025,Hennesee Meschede 🚴🏼‍♂️🚴🏻‍♀️

A short walk around the Hennestausee in Meschede. The new ship has arrived and is still under construction.

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July 8, 2023,Radtour um den Hennesee 08.07.23

Did a bike ride around the Hennesee this morning before the great heat. There were many shady spots. 😊

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April 13, 2024,1. Fahrradtour 2024

Today I did my first bike tour. It went around the Hennesee. Although the temperature was pleasant, it was pretty windy. Cycling is different to running. I'm actually a bit tired. 😏 But it was nice. I was surprised how few people were out and about. 😲 But there were far too many motorcyclists. 😔

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July 18, 2026,Hennesee Runde

For normal cyclists without a motor, it is very hilly.

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February 14, 2023,Fahrradtour Meschede- Mielinghausen 14.02.23

When the weather was nice, I got my bike out for the first time and went on a little bike ride. You should start small. Although I walk a lot, I still felt my thighs. 😉

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