Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 1, 2025

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Naturpark Arnsberger Wald

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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666 m

Rest area on the Ruhr River

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Great rest area with wooden deck chairs and covered benches with a direct view of the Ruhr. There is also a small entrance there to cool your feet.

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Ruhr River Near Velmede and Bestwig

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Super comfortable break area with covered seating

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View of the Ruhr

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Here you can throw stones and take a break (for children)

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1.31 km

View of Velmede across the Ruhr

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A great view of the Ruhr

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2.69 km

Old Mill and Ruhr Valley Bridge near Bestwig

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The hydroelectric power station below the high bridge

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3.40 km

Magnificent distant view of Velmede from the Gepkerweg

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The view from the Eversberg castle ruins on Velmede is gigantic

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9.19 km

Ruhr Promenade Meschede

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After extensive renaturation measures and a decisive inner city appreciation a really successful location meanwhile ...

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25.2 km

Historic railway signal and water crane on the Ruhr Valley Cycle Path

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In earlier decades, the water crane was used to fill steam locomotives in Bestwig with water.

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25.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.48 km

6.61 km

5.96 km

5.55 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

8.00 km

795 m

451 m

226 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

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Friday 28 November

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