Ruhr-Eder GeoRadroute with the Hallenberg–Medebach Connection

The Ruhr-Eder GeoRadroute connects the Sauerland with the Waldecker Land over a distance of 210 kilometers and winds through a landscape where stunning natural scenery and fascinating geological history combine to create a unique experience. Along the route, views of valleys, mountain ranges, and river courses—shaped by the geological forces of bygone eras—unfold time and again. Tranquil stretches through forests alternate with open panoramas that highlight the region’s diversity. The Hallenberg–Medebach connection makes it possible to split the 210 kilometers and, for example, ride two “loops.” This turns the tour into a varied journey that appeals to both those interested in natural history and those who enjoy relaxed cycling.

You can find a list of helpful tips on equipment at: www.adfc.de/Packliste

An emergency shelter system has been set up throughout the region (Soest District, Hochsauerland District, Märkischer Kreis, Olpe District, and Siegen-Wittgenstein District). You can find emergency shelters on the information boards at intersections and on hiking trail signs, among other places.

For a change of pace, you might enjoy a boat ride across the Edersee. This also allows you to shorten the tour if you wish.

There are 12 train stations along the route that you can use to arrive and depart by bike:

You can easily return to your starting point via the train stations in Winterberg, Olsberg, Brilon, Brilon-Wald, Willingen, Usseln, Korbach, Herzhausen, Schmittlotheim, Ederbringhausen, Viermünden, and Frankenberg (Eder).

To Winterberg:

From the north: A7 Hamburg–Hanover – A2 Bielefeld – A33 Paderborn – take the Wünnenberg exit, toward Brilon > Olsberg > Winterberg

From the south: A5 Frankfurt–Giessen – Marburg exit, toward Allendorf > Winterberg

From the west: A44 Dortmund–Kassel – take the Werl exit, follow signs for A46 Arnsberg > Meschede > Bestwig > Olsberg > Winterberg

From the east: A44 Kassel–Dortmund – Zierenberg exit, toward B251 Korbach > Medebach > Winterberg

To Frankenberg (Eder):

From the north: A7 Hamburg–Hanover – A49 Marburg – B253 Frankenberg (Eder)

From the south: A5 Frankfurt-Gießen – A45 Gießen – A485 to the end of the highway toward Marburg (B3) – B62/B252 Korbach/Frankenberg (Eder)

From the west: A44 Dortmund–Kassel – Diemelstadt exit – B252 Korbach/Frankenberg

From the east: A44 Kassel–Dortmund – Diemelstadt exit – B252 Korbach/Frankenberg

Korbach:

From the north: A7 Hamburg–Hanover – A49 Marburg – B253 Korbach

From the south: A5 Frankfurt–Gießen – A45 Gießen – A485 to the end of the highway toward Marburg (B3) – B62/B252 Korbach/Frankenberg (Eder)

From the west: A44 Dortmund–Kassel – Diemelstadt exit – B252 Korbach/Frankenberg

From the east: A44 Kassel–Dortmund – Diemelstadt exit – B252 Korbach/Frankenberg