Gita in bici di un giorno da Winterberg a Wickede

Roll out from Winterberg, the Sauerland’s ski-and-bike hub where the Ruhr River springs nearby, and point your wheels WNW toward Wickede. It’s a satisfying point‑to‑point of about 103 km with a net descent: expect roughly 1,100 m of climbing and about 1,600 m of drop, topping out around 686 m. Think long forested stretches, ridge views, and plenty of quiet moments by the river.

The route rides mostly smooth: around 90% paved (largely asphalt) with a few short gravel bits sprinkled in. You’ll spend a lot of time on bike-friendly paths and forest tracks, linked by quiet country roads; wider tires (28–32 mm) make the mixed sections comfy.

Where it lines up, you can dip onto sections of the RuhrtalRadweg for easy riverside cruising. Roll into Wickede (Ruhr) right on the water—this small town sits at the seam between Sauerland hills and the Ruhr valley, perfect for a post-ride bite by the river.

Tip: it’s more downhill in this east‑to‑west direction, but the Sauerland still throws in punchy climbs. Pack layers for shady forest sections.