Outdoor PitstopCycle route · Lichtenau · Updated on 14 November 2026
R49 [NRW] cycle route
R49 [NRW] is a cycle route of 39.6 km from Lichtenau. Along the way you'll find 83 benches and 1 public toilet.
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The route step by step
From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.
- 39.6 km
- ± 2:40 h
- ↑ 624 m · ↓ 552 m
- Moderate
- 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 83 benches and 1 public toilet.
Follow these steps in the appThe route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.
Elevation and terrain
- Up
- ↑ 624 m
- Down
- ↓ 552 m
- Highest point
- 414 m
- Lowest point
- 151 m
- 5-10% slope · 5.6 km
- 10-15% slope · 598 m
- 15-20% slope · 199 m
- 20% slope or steeper · 598 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
39.6 km in total- Road: 15.3 km
- Track: 14.3 km
- Street: 4.5 km
- Path: 4.4 km
- Busy road: 1 km
Surfaces
39.6 km in total- Asphalt: 31.2 km
- Gravel: 2.4 km
- Unpaved: 525 m
- Paved: 32 m
- Unknown: 5.5 km
About the cycle route R49 [NRW]
Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.
Where do you cycle?
R49 [NRW] is a cycle route of 39.6 km that starts in Lichtenau. It does not end where it starts.
How hard is the route?
You climb 624 m in total and descend 552 m. Allow ± 2:40 h, without breaks. The level is moderate.
What roads do you cycle on?
The longest part is road (15.3 km), track (14.3 km) and street (4.5 km). Of the surface, 31.2 km asphalt and 2.4 km gravel. For 5.5 km the surface is not known.
Pitstops along the way
Within 100 metres of the route there are 83 benches and 1 public toilet. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.
Cycle routes nearby
6Sights nearby
Within 10 km of the route, best known first.
- 1
Hermann MemorialAttraction · 2.3 km from the route - 2
Galeriegrab Atteln IArchaeological site · 490 m from the route - 3
Rotkreuzgeschichtliche Sammlung in Westfalen-LippeMuseum · 588 m from the route - 4
LWL-Freilichtmuseum Detmold - Westfälisches Landesmuseum für VolkskundeMuseum · 604 m from the route - 5
Burgruine KohlstädtArchaeological site · 1.2 km from the route - 6
Fürstliches Residenzschloss DetmoldAttraction · 1.4 km from the route - 7
Burg LippspringeCastle · 1.4 km from the route - 8
Lippisches LandesmuseumMuseum · 1.4 km from the route - 9
BilsteinturmObservation tower · 1.7 km from the route - 10
Pamelsche WarteRuins · 1.8 km from the route - 11
Kleiner ViaduktAttraction · 2 km from the route - 12
Archaeological siteArchaeological site · 2.2 km from the route - 13
GrotenburgAttraction · 2.3 km from the route - 14
Besucherbergwerk KilianstollenAttraction · 2.4 km from the route - 15
ButtenturmViewpoint · 2.7 km from the route - 16
RömerwegArchaeological site · 3 km from the route - 17
Die dicke LindeAttraction · 3.4 km from the route - 18
MesserkerlMemorial · 3.6 km from the route - 19
EggeturmObservation tower · 3.6 km from the route - 20
LichtenturmViewpoint · 3.7 km from the route - 21
KreuzabnahmereliefMemorial · 3.8 km from the route - 22
FalkenburgArchaeological site · 4.6 km from the route - 23
Ettelner BurgCastle · 4.7 km from the route - 24
Deutsches Traktoren und Modellauto MuseumMuseum · 4.7 km from the route - 25
EulenturmAttraction · 4.9 km from the route
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Frequently asked questions
How long is R49 [NRW]?
R49 [NRW] is 39.6 km long. Allow ± 2:40 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 Lichtenau.
How hard is this route?
Moderate, with 624 m of climbing.
Are there toilets along this route?
Yes, there are 1 public toilet 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?
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