Großmicketal – Großmicke Valley near Wenden
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/ GroßmicketalPhoto: Petra Salm, Arbeitsgemeinschaft Biologischer Umweltschutz im Kreis Soest e.V
Woodcock, Cotton Grass, Meadow Pipit – The wet meadows and swamp forests on the upper reaches of the Bigge River and its tributaries impress with their rich flora and fauna.
Distance 26.3 km
1:55 h
195 m
171 m
432 m
332 m
By bike, the diversity of nature in the Wenden region can be experienced in a convenient and enjoyable way. An approximately 25-kilometre-long tour, which is very popular because of its scenic beauty and its moderate gradients, passes five nature reserves. Moreover, there is a cultural monument of the first order situated right alongside the cycle path: the Wendener Hütte Museum, the oldest preserved charcoal blast furnace installation in Western Europe.
The first of the five nature reserves is the "Mittagsbrüche", a large wet meadow complex, adjoined by small areas of arable land. Next comes the relatively small "Wendequellgebiet", which forms a kind of stepping stone on the way to the "Wiehbruch" Nature Reserve. Passing the Dörnschlade Chapel of pilgrimage, you come to the Großmicketal Nature Reserve. Finally, there is the Biggetal Nature Reserve with its wide floodplain in which the river is largely free to develop as it will.
Highest point
432 m
Lowest point
332 m
Tips and hints
You really should visit the Wendener Hütte Museum..
Start
Coordinates:
DD
50.970076, 7.872055
DMS
50°58'12.3"N 7°52'19.4"E
UTM
32U 420802 5647102
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Turn-by-turn directions
The bike tour is around 25 km long. From the town of Wenden the track leads along the Albe to the village of Schönau. Before the B 54 road, turn south. This track takes you to the Großmicke Stream, which you follow to the village of Vahlberg. Here the Großmicke joins the River Bigge, which you follow back to the north, passing the blast furnace museum "Wendener Hütte" and continuing until Gerlingen. From Gerlingen you follow the Wende Stream until you reach the Wenden town hall.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Getting there
Car park at Rathaus Wenden (Wenden town hall):Address for satnavs: Hauptstraße 75, 57482 Wenden
GPS (UTM): 32 U 420832, 5647108
Google coordinates: 50.970138, 7.872479
Car park at blast furnace museum Wendener Hütte:
Address for satnavs: Hochhofenstraße 6, 57482 Wenden
GPS (UTM): 32 U 417721 5647237
Google coordinates: 50.970834, 7.828167
Parking
The best starting point for a bike tour is the car park in the floodplain of the Wendebach stream, directly below the Wenden town hall. You can also park your car at the blast furnace museum "Wendener Hütte" but parking space is limited there.Coordinates
DD
50.970076, 7.872055
DMS
50°58'12.3"N 7°52'19.4"E
UTM
32U 420802 5647102
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
Since there are hardly any paths that provide access to the grasslands, it is definitely worth taking a pair of binoculars to observe the bird life from the cycle track.Basic Equipment for Bike Riding
- Cycling helmet
- Cycling gloves
- Sturdy, comfortable and preferably waterproof footwear
- Layered, moisture wicking clothing
- Rucksack (with rain cover)
- Protection against sun, rain and wind (hat, sunscreen, water- and windproof jacket)
- Sunglasses
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- Cell phone
- Cash
- Navigation equipment / map and compass
Technical Equipment for Bike Riding
- Air pump or CO2 pump including cartridges
- Puncture repair kit
- Replacement inner tube
- Tire levers
- Chain tool
- Hex keys
- Phone / device holder as required
- Bike lock as required
- Where applicable, the bike must meet requirements for road use by having a bell, front and rear lamps and spoke reflectors
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
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Distance
26.3 km
Duration
1:55 h
Ascent
195 m
Descent
171 m
Highest point
432 m
Lowest point
332 m
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