The Rothaar Mountains, magical forests, romantic valleys, lush green meadows, plateaus blanketed with a patchwork of colourful fields, winding rivers and magnificent views – Sauerland boasts incredible landscapes. The GeoRadroute Ruhr-Eder is a cycle route through the most beautiful corners of Sauerland in North Rhine-Westphalia and the Waldecker Land in Hesse. Along the way, you discover the gushing waters of the Ruhr and Eder rivers and the impressive Edersee.

The GeoRadroute Ruhr-Eder winds its way through the National GeoPark GrenzWelten over 130 miles (210 km). The landscapes in the border area between North Hesse and North Rhine-Westphalia are wonderfully varied as you ride through the scenic low mountain range.

In this Collection, we guide you along this circular route in five stages, varying in length from 21 - 31 miles (34 to 51 km). Your adventure begins and ends in Winterberg, a charming town which is easy to reach with the regional train from Dortmund. Train stations are located along the route and at most stage destinations so you can easily cycle only part of the route and hop on the train.

As you ride, you can expect fabulous scenery and good infrastructure. There are plenty of places to stop for refreshments and accommodation available in the stage destinations. The route follows superb cycle paths such as the Ruhr Valley Cycle Path and the Eder Cycle Path, as well as smooth, tarmacked former railway tracks through beautiful nature and old tunnels. You pass numerous picturesque spots and villages to take a break from your cycle tour through this unique scenic and cultural region.