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Cycle route · Winterberg · Updated on 14 November 2026

R18 [NRW] cycle route

R18 [NRW] is a cycle route of 16.2 km from Winterberg. Along the way you'll find 54 benches, 3 public toilets, 1 bike pump and 1 honesty box.

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R18 [NRW], photo 2
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From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 16.2 km
  • ± 1:05 h
  • ↑ 119 m · ↓ 459 m
  • Easy
  • From A to B
  • Regional route

This route is in pieces in OpenStreetMap, so there are no kilometres per pitstop. Along the way you'll find 54 benches, 3 public toilets, 1 bike pump and 1 honesty box.

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Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 119 m
Down
↓ 459 m
Highest point
659 m
Lowest point
318 m
  • 5-10% slope · 3.3 km
  • 10-15% slope · 244 m
  • 15-20% slope · 81 m
  • 20% slope or steeper · 244 m

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

16.2 km in total
  • Track: 7.3 km
  • Road: 4.7 km
  • Street: 2 km
  • Busy road: 1.3 km
  • Path: 775 m

Surfaces

16.2 km in total
  • Asphalt: 7 km
  • Paved: 775 m
  • Natural: 150 m
  • Unknown: 8.2 km

About the cycle route R18 [NRW]

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you cycle?

R18 [NRW] is a cycle route of 16.2 km that starts in Winterberg. It does not end where it starts.

How hard is the route?

You climb 119 m in total and descend 459 m. Allow ± 1:05 h, without breaks. The level is easy.

What roads do you cycle on?

The longest part is track (7.3 km), road (4.7 km) and street (2 km). Of the surface, 7 km asphalt and 775 m paved. For 8.2 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 54 benches, 3 public toilets, 1 bike pump and 1 honesty box. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Museum im Kloster FrankenbergMuseum im Kloster FrankenbergMuseum · 314 m from the route
  2. 2Thonet MuseumThonet MuseumMuseum · 442 m from the route
  3. 3BollerbergturmBollerbergturmObservation tower · 2.5 km from the route
  4. 4AstenturmAstenturmObservation tower · 3.5 km from the route
  5. 5Städtisches Museum MedebachStädtisches Museum MedebachMuseum · 4 km from the route
  6. 6KnebelsrodKnebelsrodObservation tower · 5.7 km from the route
  7. 7Burg LichtenfelsBurg LichtenfelsCastle · 5.9 km from the route
  8. 8Pfarrkirche St. HeribertPfarrkirche St. HeribertAttraction · 6.2 km from the route
  9. 9BurgringBurgringArchaeological site · 6.9 km from the route
  10. 10RathausRathausAttraction · 7.3 km from the route
  11. 11Burgruine RappelsteinBurgruine RappelsteinViewpoint · 7.8 km from the route
  12. 12Schloss ReckenbergSchloss ReckenbergCastle · 8.2 km from the route
  13. 13Burg HessensteinBurg HessensteinCastle · 8.8 km from the route
  14. 14HochheideturmHochheideturmObservation tower · 9 km from the route
  15. 15Schloss WildenbergSchloss WildenbergCastle · 9.2 km from the route
  16. 16Ruine KeseburgRuine KeseburgRuins · 9.4 km from the route
  17. 17Der RichtplatzDer RichtplatzMemorial · 9.9 km from the route
  18. 18Sauerland-Stabil-Panorama-StuhlObservation tower · 3.8 km from the route
  19. 19Observation towerObservation tower · 4.8 km from the route
  20. 20Observation towerObservation tower · 6.5 km from the route
  21. 21HeidkopfturmObservation tower · 6.9 km from the route
  22. 22RuinsRuins · 7.2 km from the route
  23. 23ZiegenhelleturmObservation tower · 7.6 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is R18 [NRW]?

R18 [NRW] is 16.2 km long. Allow ± 1:05 h of riding: 15 km an hour, without breaks.

Is this route a circular ride?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Winterberg.

How hard is this route?

Easy, with 119 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 3 public toilets within 100 m of the route.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

No, there is no water point within 100 m of the route. Bring enough water.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

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