Hennesee – Hennesee (Henne Lake) loop from Dorlar

Mountain biking trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

Schmallenberg

Hennesee – Hennesee (Henne Lake) loop from Dorlar

Moderate

4.8

(367)

657

riders

Hennesee – Hennesee (Henne Lake) loop from Dorlar

02:48

50.1km

390m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Ruhrtal mit Wennemündung

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.87 km

Lumberg Rest Area

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Very nicely designed, comfortable benches

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5.84 km

SauerlandRadring

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great cycle path, few inclines

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7.83 km

Wennefels Climbing Area

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A great rock formation that is good for climbing. Safety eyes and other climbing aids are available.

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10.9 km

Stone Bridge Over the Wenne in Wenholthausen

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The road bridge over the Wenne was completed in 1845 as a vault bridge. Today it is a listed building.

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14.7 km

SauerlandRadring Railway Trail through the Wennetal

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A beautiful section of the Sauerlandradring. To ride in any weather. At some points you can take a break and the history of the railway line there is also described. …

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30.0 km

Hennesee

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Great view over the lake and pure relaxation.

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35.4 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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37.8 km

The Hennesee is a dream especially in the early morning hours.
I would like to recommend to the cyclist the paved riverside path directly on the eastern shore. The traffic on the west side (B55) disturbs the landscape enjoyment considerably.

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38.1 km

Vorbecken Mielinghausen

Lake

50.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.8 km

5.34 km

2.75 km

1.23 km

605 m

226 m

163 m

Surfaces

47.3 km

1.27 km

831 m

635 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

6°C

47 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

August 22, 2022,Dem Kind war langweilig 😂🌞🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️

So on the bike and down the home lap. Enjoying the weather ☀ and my daughter liked it too 🥰

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February 23, 2025,1. Trainingshomerunde nach dem Winterschlaf 😂😂☀️

After snow, black ice, sub-zero temperatures and a slightly ailing health, after voting we went on the normal home round to get back into the swing of things 😉 wonderful air and sunshine ☀️ ☀️ have a nice Sunday everyone ☀️

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August 3, 2022,Rundtour: Hennesee Schleife

The round is part of the so-called Sauerland Ring tours (sauerlandradring.de/).
The tour leads partly over old railway lines so that steep climbs or steep descents are not to be expected on these sections.
Away from the old routes, the tour still contains 2 decent short climbs that can also be managed without a motor.
Due to the length of …

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August 13, 2023,Stausee Esmecke

Hello everyone

The station at the lake (Einbergsee) has a new tenant and I'm also there.
We're still looking for tables and chairs for the outdoor area, and possibly pots and pans and refrigerators.
Cutlery, glasses and much more.

Unfortunately we have to start from scratch and it would be great if you could help us. Preferably in the area …

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October 30, 2022,eMTB-Truppe Sonntagstour

Nice Sunday tour with 4 people in summery weather.

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September 3, 2022,Tour um Eslohe

For me personally too much route, a few. nice sections

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January 3, 2023,Im Frühtau.... 😃🚴‍♂️😴

I hope you all landed well in 2023 🎉 🥳 🥂 and after all the rain and delicious food I just had to take a little ride this morning 🚴‍♂️😃

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September 30, 2023,Bike & Grill Tour

A long-planned tour with Alex and Charly, it was actually planned for the summer (July/August), but unfortunately the weather always put a stop to the tour. Or there were other problems.
But now we've finally finished the summer.

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