--- title: "Eder source route" url: "https://www.siegen-wittgenstein.info/en/tour/eder-source-route" description: "You can reach this lasso route from Erndtebrück as well as from Lützel. You travel over historic paths. In the past, the inhabitants used these for the transport of the iron industry and the associated coal mining. Today, the section of the Iron Road is one of the most distinctive roads in the Siegen-Wittgenstein district. Along the coal road, old charcoal kiln sites can still be seen, which were used for charcoal production. Experience the meandering river course and discover the unique river landscape of the Eder, which shapes the region." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://dam.destination.one/3552296/ce252518bcf0d2ad73dbe0b551482f914e672f931bc076cc1b8b26c61b3db2dc/ederquelle-steg-quellgebiet.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Siegen Wittgenstein > Special > Destination.Data Details > Tour" --- GPX ShareBookmark Bookmark Eder source route ================= - Tip - 17.02 km long - Round trip - Difficulty: medium - Condition: medium - Great panorama - Regional bike tour Ederquelle - Steg Quellgebiet Platz an der Ederquelle Ederquelle Ederquelle Ederquelle Oberes Edertal - Naturschätze Südwestfalens - 1:15 h - 17.02 km - 113 m - 186 m - 476 m - 650 m - 174 m - - Start: Erndtebrück station or Lützel station - Destination: Erndtebrück station or Lützel station Dive into the source area of the Eder. As a day route from Erndtebrück or Lützel, you travel over country roads and paths, through the forest to the Eder source and further with connection to the Eder cycle path. You can reach this lasso route from Erndtebrück as well as from Lützel. You travel over historic paths. In the past, the inhabitants used these for the transport of the iron industry and the associated coal mining. Today, the section of the Iron Road is one of the most distinctive roads in the Siegen-Wittgenstein district. Along the coal road, old charcoal kiln sites can still be seen, which were used for charcoal production. Experience the meandering river course and discover the unique river landscape of the Eder, which shapes the region. Read more Siegen Wittgenstein Logo Wegelogo Eder-Quellen-Tour Waypoints --------- View on map Start Start Erndtebrück station or Lützel station - Holiday apartment - Holiday apartment - Holiday apartment - Pension - Campingplatz - Pension - Pension - farm shop - Holiday apartment - fast food - Holiday apartment - Game park/game reserve - Information point - Historic site - Waters - pub - Park/gardens - bicycle repair shop - Park/gardens - Museum/Exhibition - Hotel - restaurant - Parking facility - Campingplatz Destination Destination Erndtebrück station or Lützel station Show more Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Tour information - Cultural Interesting - Loop Road Equipment The use of an off-road capable bicycle is recommended. Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**The start of the route is possible from both Erndtebrück and Lützel. Both towns lie directly on the B62. Read more **Parking**Parking is available in Erndtebrück or Lützel directly at the stations. Read more **Public transportation**By train to Erndtebrück or Lützel. The route starts and ends at one of the stations respectively. Read more Author Nathalie Treude Organization Touristikverband Siegen-Wittgenstein e.V. License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author Start after your excursion to the Eder source directly in Erndtebrück on the **.** You come from the **path** and want to continue riding? At the height of the there is the possibility to switch to the . Use this cycle path to continue on the or on the . Read more Safety guidelines This lasso route runs mainly over forest and woodland paths. The Eder source is only accessible on foot via a path. Cyclists are asked to dismount. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - farm shop - Toboggan run/toboggan slope - Parking facility - Tours 35.97 km - Regional bike tour 69.52 km - Regional bike tour 40.78 km - Regional bike tour Contact 57339 Erndtebrück Download GPX file - -