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Source of the Ruhr

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Source of the Ruhr

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Source of the Ruhr

Recommended by 1715 cyclists out of 1820

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Top cycling routes to Source of the Ruhr

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1. Ruhr Floodplains Near Bigge – Along the Upper Ruhr loop from Bestwig

60.2km

04:21

610m

620m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

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2. View of the Sauerland – Lake Hillebach loop from Niedersfeld

28.3km

02:09

420m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

(53)

190

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3. View of the Sauerland – View of Winterberg loop from Winterberg (Westf)

42.6km

03:04

610m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Martin Donat

November 16, 2017

It's only a small spring, and somewhat unspectacular. But when you consider what begins here at the source of the Ruhr, this unspectacular aspect is the real highlight! The Ruhr region's eventful history wouldn't exist without this place. Not to mention, the Ruhr Valley Cycle Path begins (or rather ends) here.

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Bettina

May 1, 2018

It's just the beginning - totally unimpressive, but if you know how the Ruhr develops and how beautiful it is, then it's pretty impressive :-)

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Uwe Hauser

March 26, 2019

Who drives the Ruhrtalradweg, should start at the source, although here only a small trickle and the wall with the blackboard can be seen. Ultimately, the river grows noticeably from here. Not to forget that he gives his name to a large industrial region.
If you drive early in the year, you should make sure that the bike path is snow-free and ice-free and, if necessary, adjust to a bit of mud.
The way to the source, as well as the Ruhrtalradweg itself are here very well signposted.
The journey by bike is easily possible by train. A free car park for arrivals by car is right at the train station.

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Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Source of the Ruhr

1. Ruhr Floodplains Near Bigge – Along the Upper Ruhr loop from Bestwig

2. View of the Sauerland – Lake Hillebach loop from Niedersfeld

3. View of the Sauerland – View of Winterberg loop from Winterberg (Westf)

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