Cycling Collection by RuhrtalRadweg
Ruhr Valley cycle path — 6 stages from Winterberg to the Rhine
6 days
1-3 h/day
237km
910m
1,570m
The dreamlike Rothaar Mountains with their beautiful forests that stretch down to the valley, imposing reservoirs lined up like pearls along the course of the river, wide meadows along the shore and urban sections with an industrial flair, you can discover all this on the Ruhrtal cycle path. From the source to the estuary, the cycle path leads you along the Ruhr for 240 kilometers (140 miles)—and it takes you almost exclusively downhill.
In the beautiful mountainous Winterberg, not far…
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Ruhr Valley Cycle Route
232km
910m
1,530m
Last updated: March 5, 2026
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Activities
40.5km
02:27
210m
610m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
53.3km
03:11
190m
320m
Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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43.9km
02:36
100m
140m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
32.8km
01:57
140m
160m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
48.4km
02:51
220m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Collection Stats
Activities
6
Distance
237 km
Duration
14:13 h
Elevation
910 m
1,570 m
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