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

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

Bestwig

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

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

03:28

50.4km

430m

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 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.8 km for 104 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.79 km

View of Velmede across the Ruhr

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A great view of the Ruhr

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9.17 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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18.0 km

Hennesee Dam

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You can cycle over here with viewpoints on both sides.

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19.9 km

Hennetalsperre

Lake

20.4 km

East shore of the Hennesee below Köpperkopf

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Beautiful loop around the Hennesee

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23.3 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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32.2 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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32.4 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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32.4 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 over the barrier wall, the Xavers Ranch is signposted in the course.

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