The bike route from Winterberg to Allendorf (Eder), officially Linspher bike path, represents an important link in the field of Rothaargebirge with the use of the Ruhr valley cycle path As far as Winterberg, you can cross the Rothaargebirge so well in a north-south direction. The route, which runs on different levels, offers good valley views in the Westphalian section.
Unofficially, the route is geographically quite fitting as "Ruhr-Eder cycle path" designated.
background
The route runs in large parts as Railway cycle path on the route of the former Ruhr-Eder-Bahn (see also Wikipedia article "Nuttlar – Frankenberg railway line"). The highlight of the route is definitely the Bicycle tunnel at Bromskirchen, which can be driven through. The entire route runs parallel to the 
or right next to this busy main road. It was designed and promoted as a roadside cycle path.
In the Hessian area between Bromskirchen and Allendorf (Eder) the cycle route is called Linspher cycle path designated. Linspher or Linspherbach is the name of the stream in the Linspherbachtal.
In North Rhine-Westphalia, the designation Nuhnetalradweg used, which can not be found on site. The Nuhne stream only flows between Züschen and Hallenberg.
Route profile
- Length: about 27 km
- Signposting: In NRW with many standard-compliant signposts, in Hesse conclusive. In Hallenberg missing from the main road direction Bromskirchen Notes on the Bromskirchen tunnel or the cycle path to Allendorf. Entry is about here:1 . There are several display boards in Hessen.
- Slopes: mostly only slight inclines or declines, as the Ruhr-Eder-Bahn railway line is often used. But there is a steep ascent up to Winterberg from 490 m (Züschen) to 660 m. There are a few steeper hills south of Bromskirchen, as the cycle path partly leaves the railway line. By the way, Allendorf is at an altitude of about 300 m.
- Path condition: asphalt throughout
- Traffic load: over 80% traffic-free route
- Suitable bike: Touring bike with gearshift suitable for mountains (necessary on the final ascent to Winterberg).
- Family suitability: given in the level, traffic-free sections of the railway line, consistently rather no.
- Inline suitability: Is given on the asphalt sections of the railway line. The Züschen - Hallenberg section is particularly suitable for inline skiers. The way for is also between Hallenberg and Allendorf (Eder) experienced inline skaters mobile. But you have to really good brakes can it includes some steeper hills the route.
preparation
As the route may be very windy, clothing should be adapted.
getting there
Public transportation
By train to Winterberg.
By bicycle
- from the north of North Rhine-Westphalia: Via the Ruhr valley cycle path. The dysentery arises at Winterberg. Also about the Lenneroute.
- from the direction of Hesse: via the Eder cycle path
In the street
- Directions to Allendorf (Eder) or Winterberg
Route description with sights
- Winterberg - it starts at the train station, where you orientate yourself towards Schmallenberg. A few meters later, turn left and follow the signs to Züschen. The paved premium cycle path between Winterberg and Züschen was completed in 2013. This first section, almost 8 km long, runs quite calmly, as the main road always has a clear distance. From the high-altitude route you often have a beautiful view of the valley. The railway used to go through two successive tunnels on this section, but these were filled in. The portal of the second is still recognizable.
- → Before going out on the route, mountain goats can take a detour to Bare branches at.
- Züschen - In this half-timbered village in the Sauerland style, the well-developed railway cycle path (photo) continues. Right at the beginning there is a viaduct with a good view of the valley and the village. Then the path now follows the Nuhne and the federal road. At the point where it is crossed, there is a rest area with opportunities for inline skaters to do a few exercises.
- Hallenberg - this place also still belongs to the Sauerland. There are places to stop for refreshments that can be seen well when the whole place is driven through on the main road. There is also a historic center with a church square that can be seen by turning right off the main road. If you follow the signs, you will pass the center of the village on the country road to Frankenberg (bike signs are correct, but ultimately only misleading, as it is better to cycle to Frankenberg via Allendorf). Here you have to right turn and then onto the main road Left turn in. At the exit of the village on the left follows the path to
- Bromskirchen tunnel - 315 m with winter closure (between October and March the tunnel is closed to protect the bats that hibernate here). A historical picture documentation of the tunnel is to be found here. Incidentally, the tunnel no longer has the full railway cross-section today. Supply lines were laid in the building a long time ago. The tunnel floor was raised by up to 1.5 m (particularly visible on the south portal). There is of course still enough space for cycling through.
- Bromskirchen - the place is not driven through, only grazed.
- Allendorf (Eder) - Connection to the Eder cycle path
Other places to stay
security
trips
- Eder cycle path - Direction Frankenberg (Eder) or Bad Berleburg
- Ruhr valley cycle path - Direction Dortmund
- There are a number of other routes in Winterberg, such as the Lenneroute, the R18 or the R16. The R18 leads to Holland. The signposting of these routes is, however, rather sparse.
References to literature and maps
- Route with google map onbahnrassenradeln.de (with the new route Hallenberg - Bromskirchen - Allendorf (Eder))
Web links
- Exact route information on Bahnrassenradeln.de
- Extensive route information about the former Ruhr-Eder-Bahn can be found on the webpage www.rostendeschienen.de. On Colin Cromm's ad-free, private page, interested parties can also find extensive, well-worth seeing photo documentation of the route.
