Moehnesee Kanzelbruecke, © Tourismus NRW e.V.

Möhne Val­ley Cycle Path

Flat cyc­ling ter­rain through Sauer­land

While cyc­ling through Sauer­land is gen­er­ally de­mand­ing, the flat Möh­net­al-Rad­weg (Möhne Val­ley Cycle Path), which fol­lows a for-mer rail­way track, is not so.

The Möhnetal-Radweg (Möhne Valley Cycle Path) links Brilon, the source of the Möhne, with Arnsberg, where the river flows into the Ruhr. Covering a distance of over 65 kilometres, the river wends its way through northern Sauerland. Cyclists can follow the Möhne along its entire length. Some sections are on former railway lines, which means that the Möhne valley cycle path is almost entirely flat. The cycle route is well suited to cyclists who enjoy the countryside and for whom the journey itself is the goal – it is also ideal for families.

There is plenty to discover along the way: as well as attractive towns and villages, the Möhne Valley has no shortage of beautiful scenery. Floodplains with lush fields, green forests and rolling hillsides shape the countryside on the trail. Parts of the floodplain are being restored to their natural state through the “Möhne Life” project. Flower-filled valley meadows and airy riverside forests have been restored for many animal and plant species found in low mountain valleys, ensuring that cyclists will be able to enjoy an even greater natural experience in the future.

The scenic highlights include the Möhnesee, one of the largest reservoirs in North Rhine-Westphalia. The route runs along both the south and north banks and offers a pure experience of nature. In addition, the imposing 100-year-old dam wall – now the largest protected monument in North Rhine-Westphalia – offers a fantastic view of the lake.

In Arnsberg, cyclists will discover a contrast to the rest of the route: the attractive old town of the former Westphalian capital is perfect for a coffee break or a stroll along the Ruhr. From here, cyclists can easily return to their starting point using public transport.

Map of NRW

Tour overview

Info, data & tour route

Google Maps is rendered here. If Google Maps is accepted, data will be transfered to Google Maps.

Accept Google Maps
Distance in km
70
Duration in days
-
Walking/Journey time in hours
7

Highest point in metres
429
Uphill altitude difference
526
Downhill altitude difference
793
Tour Level
Level of difficulty
easy
  • Round trip
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair-accessible

Images and videos

Be inspired: images of your NRW

Moehnesee Kanzelbruecke, © Tourismus NRW e.V.
Brücke Moehnesee, © Tourismus NRW e.V.
Möhnetal Radweg, © Sabrinity Radwelt
Möhnesee, © Tourismus NRW e.V.
Fahrt durch ein historisches Stadttor, © Sauerland Tourismus e.V. / Stratmann
Der Möhnetal-Radweg führt durch die Natur des Sauerlandes, © Sauerland Tourismus e.V. / Stromberg
Fahrradfahrer fahren auf dem Möhnetal-Radweg, © Sauerland Tourismus e.V. / Stromberg
Waterfront break at the Möhnetal, © Sauerland Tourismus Stratmann

More information

Discover it now!

Would you like to make an enquiry?

Please contact »Sauerland-Tourismus e.V.« directly


Your contact details

I have taken note of the data protection declaration of Tourismus NRW e.V. and agree that the data I have provided may be collected and stored electronically for the purpose of contacting me.

Security question *

* Please complete this field

More hik­ing trails in NRW

Roman Canal Hiking Trail - aqueduct Mechernich, © Natalie Glatter, Wandermagazin

Ro­man Canal Hik­ing Trail

Read more
Kindelsbergpfad Fernblicke, © Natalie Glatter www.wandermagazin.de

Kindels­berg Trail

Read more
wood figures at the Upland Trail, © Tourist-Information Willingen

Up­land Trail

Read more
Kleine Dörfer liegen auf dem Weg, © Uwe Völkner - Fotoagentur FOX

Way of St. James

Read more
The river at the Neanderland Steig trail, © Kreis Mettmann Martina Chardin

Nean­der­land Steig Trail

Read more
In der Natur finden Wanderer interessante Pilze oder Pflanzen, © Foto Oliver Franke / Tourismus NRW e.V.

Wit­tgen­stein Slate Trail

Read more
Hikers at the Wilderness Trail, © G.Priske

Wil­der­ness Trail

Read more
Hängebrücke bei Kühhude am Rothaarsteig, © Rothaarsteigverein e.V. Björn Hänssler

Rothaar Trail

Read more
Kalvarienberg Alendorf, © Johannes Höhn

Eifel Trail

Read more
Blick vom Hermannsdenkmal, © Teutoburger Wald Tourismus - OWL GmbH

Her­mann Heights Trail

Read more
Sonnenuntergänge in der wie unberührt wirkenden Natur sind besonders beeindruckend, © Foto Oliver Franke / Tourismus NRW e.V.

Via Ad­rina – The “Pan­or­amic Path”

Read more
Wanderin fotografiert die Landschaft, © Joschka Meiburg

Cicu­lar Hik­ing Trails in the Maas-Schwalm-Nette Nature Park

Read more
Rambler at the Viaduct Hiking Trail, © Gemeinde Altenbeken

Via­duct Hik­ing Trail

Read more
Kleine Brücken führen den Bödefelder Hollenpfad über die Bäche, © Tourismus Schmallenberger Sauerland / K.-P. Kappest

Böde­feld­er Hol­len­pfad

Read more
Blick über die Landschaft - Rothaarsteig-Spuren, © Rothaarsteigverein e.V. Klaus-Peter Kappest

Rothaarsteig-tracks

Read more
nrw-aktiv_radfahren_mg_0779_e

Ruhrhöhen­weg

Read more
The Veischede Sun Trail, © IG Veischedetal

Veischede Sun Trail

Read more
Kupferroute Bank an der Gedenkstätte, © Birgit Engelen

Cop­per Trail

Read more
Die Usseler Heide ist Teil des Rundwegs, © Sauerland Höhenflug

Düd­ing­hausen Geo­lo­gic­al Trail

Read more
Olsberg Kneipp Hiking Trail, © Dominik Ketz

Ols­berg Kneipp Hik­ing Trail

Read more
Medebach Mountain Trail, © Touristik-Gesellschaft Medebach mbH

Medebach Moun­tain Trail

Read more
Winterberg High-Altitude Trail, © Ferienwelt Winterberg

Win­ter­berg High-Alti­tude Trail

Read more
Rheinsteig hiking trail, © Tourismus NRW e.V.

Rhein­steig hik­ing trail

Read more
the landscape on Brilon Ridge Trail, © Brilon Wirtschaft und Tourismus GmbH

Bri­lon Ridge Trail

Read more
Extertal Burg Sternberg, © Gemeinde Extertal

Hanseat­ic Trail

Read more
two people enjoy the scenery at the Egge trail, © Teutoburger Wald Tourismus

Egge Trail

Read more
Canyon at the Teuto-Circuits hiking trails, © Rudolf Schubert

Teuto-Cir­cuits

Read more
break at the Ahrsteig, © www.ahrtal.de

Ahr­steig Trail

Read more
Old tree at the Hermann Trail, © OWL Marketing GmbH,S. Westermann

Her­mann Trail

Read more
Bergisch Trail, © Das Bergische gGmbH

Ber­gisch Trail

Read more
fog at the Ehmsen trail, © Julian Stratenschulte

Ehm­sen Trail

Read more
Der Landweg ist einer der Bergischen Streifzüge, © Das Bergische GmbH

Ber­gisch Wan­der­ings

Read more
Skulpturenpfade im Kreis Mettmann Kunstwege, © Stadt Heiligenhaus

Trails of art in Nean­der­land

Read more
panoramic views at the Bestwig Panorama Trail, © Reinhard Schmidtmann

Bestwig Pan­or­ama Trail

Read more
River Sieg Nature Trail, © RadRegionRheinland e.V.

River Sieg Nature Trail

Read more
Sauerland High-Flyer - the view at the range of mountains, © Sauerland Höhenflug

Sauer­land High-Fly­er

Read more