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North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

Olsberg Reservoir – Olsberger See loop from Ruhrtal zwischen Olsberg und Assinghausen

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

Olsberg Reservoir – Olsberger See loop from Ruhrtal zwischen Olsberg und Assinghausen

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Olsberg Reservoir – Olsberger See loop from Ruhrtal zwischen Olsberg und Assinghausen

00:45

12.3km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

527 m

Ruhrquelle (Source of the Ruhr) near Assinghausen

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Personally, I like the first part best from the source. But the whole Ruhr Valley cycle path is great.

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2

1.12 km

View of the Sauerland Hills

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In sunshine it would have been even nicer :)

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3

3.41 km

First section of the Ruhr Valley Cycle Route

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Great route on the first section of the Ruhr Valley Cycle Path.

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4

4.91 km

Steinhelle Hydroelectric Power Plant

Highlight • Monument

In 1927/28 the Steinhelle hydroelectric power station was built and connected to the network. Operations ceased in 2000. The two turbines of Unit 1 were fed with water from the …

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5

6.45 km

Scenic view of Olsberg

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view of the reservoir should be enjoyed here 😌

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6

6.59 km

Olsberg Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Nice place to pause and let your eyes wander.

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7.04 km

Olsberger See

Highlight • Lake

Nice path for a short walk or bike ride

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9.10 km

Railway Crossing on the Ruhrtalbahn Between Olsberg and Wulmeringhausen

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The Steinhelle-Medebach narrow-gauge railway
This narrow-gauge railway, which was operated from 1903 to 1953, crossed the Sauerland and also had stops near Olsberg and Wiemeringhausen.
* Significance: The railway was …

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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.61 km

2.96 km

524 m

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

244 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Thursday 8 October

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