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

Last updated: January 16, 2026

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Naturpark Arnsberger Wald

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Bestwiger Ruhrtal

Ruhrtal mit Wennemündung

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.24 km

View of Velmede across the Ruhr

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A great view of the Ruhr

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2.63 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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22.3 km

Wenne River Trail

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Runs from mountains to just before Eslohe along the route, very beautiful natural parts

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22.5 km

Wennetal Rail Trail Between Wenholthausen and Berge

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Super nice railway cycle path in the Wennetal. It is beautifully paved and leads directly along the Wenne and through beautiful nature.

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38.3 km

Vorbecken Mielinghausen

Lake

38.7 km

View of the Hennesee

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Cycling with swimming insert.

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41.0 km

View of the Hennesee

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... you do not see every day
The lower banks of the river were already green

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43.9 km

East shore of the Hennesee below Köpperkopf

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Beautiful loop around the Hennesee

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46.3 km

Hennesee Dam

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You can cycle over here with viewpoints on both sides.

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57.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.6 km

7.45 km

6.31 km

4.61 km

2.04 km

210 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.4 km

6.87 km

777 m

594 m

372 m

172 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (230 m)

Weather

Wednesday 11 March

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