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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Unna

Schwerte

Ruhr Valley Cycle Route – Confluence of the Lenne and the Ruhr loop from Schwerte

Routes

Road cycling routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Unna

Schwerte

Ruhr Valley Cycle Route – Confluence of the Lenne and the Ruhr loop from Schwerte

Moderate

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Ruhr Valley Cycle Route – Confluence of the Lenne and the Ruhr loop from Schwerte

02:33

54.1km

350m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 8.33 km for 165 m

After 9.32 km for 723 m

After 11.0 km for 1.03 km

After 14.4 km for 1.02 km

After 15.6 km for 689 m

After 18.0 km for 362 m

After 43.4 km for 1.03 km

After 45.4 km for 723 m

After 46.9 km for 242 m

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3.85 km

Ruhr Valley Cycle Route

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A beautiful cycle path that runs directly along the Ruhr River.

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6.97 km

Confluence of the Lenne and the Ruhr

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beautiful bike path on the Ruhr, the confluence of the Ruhr and Lenne can be seen better from the other side

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9.98 km

View of the Koepchenwerk Power Station

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The Koepchenwerk is one of the first two large pumped storage power plants to be built in Germany at the same time. It is located on the Hengsteysee in the city of Herdecke in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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14.2 km

Ruhr Viaduct Over the Harkortsee

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An imposing building on the edge of the city center of Herdecke. The bridge leads the tracks over the Ruhr and Harkortsee at a height of over 30 meters. The building is 313 meters long.

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17.6 km

View of the Harkortsee

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Chilling on several couches is possible, is well used

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18.4 km

Ruhrufer Riverside Path

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Perfect cycle path directly on the banks of the Ruhr. There are beautiful moorings that are ideal for a short break.

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24.1 km

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25.2 km

Viadukt wengern

Viewpoint

25.8 km

Elbschetaltrasse Section

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beautiful route with a fantastic surface and many opportunities to rest

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47.3 km

View of Hohensyburg and the Hengsteysee from the Hengstey Bridge

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From the Hengsteybrücke you can see the Hohensyburg.

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54.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.5 km

18.6 km

4.79 km

3.74 km

2.33 km

1.06 km

156 m

Surfaces

45.9 km

3.20 km

2.31 km

1.90 km

639 m

137 m

Elevation

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Ruhr Valley Cycle Route – Confluence of the Lenne and the Ruhr loop from Schwerte

Ruhr Valley Cycle Route

Confluence of the Lenne and the Ruhr

View of the Koepchenwerk Power Station

Ruhr Viaduct Over the Harkortsee

View of the Harkortsee

Ruhrufer Riverside Path

Elbschetaltrasse Section

View of Hohensyburg and the Hengsteysee from the Hengstey Bridge

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