Ruwer Cycle Path – Ruwer-Hochwald Cycle Path loop from Hentern

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Hentern

Ruwer Cycle Path – Ruwer-Hochwald Cycle Path loop from Hentern

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Ruwer Cycle Path – Ruwer-Hochwald Cycle Path loop from Hentern

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12.1km

220m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

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Naturpark Saar-Hunsrück

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.22 km

Ruwer Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Very well developed cycle path on an old railway line.

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3.01 km

Ruwer-Hochwald Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

The cycle path along the Ruwer from the high forest in Hermeskeil to the confluence with the Moselle is a real cycling highlight.

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3.02 km

Zerf Station

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Erected in 1889, the course was officially closed down in 1998 and then converted into a bike path that has been passable since 2009.

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3.19 km

Ruwer near the old Zerf train station

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3.25 km

Glacial Boulder on the Ruwer Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

4.94 km

Mini Kneipp Facility

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4.95 km

Moss-Covered Bench in Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park

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If you could still use it, a warm spot to rest.

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5.29 km

Ruwer-Hochwald Cycle Path

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The Ruwer-Hochwald cycle path is ideal for family trips. Along the route, restaurants and beer gardens invite you to linger.

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12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.22 km

4.65 km

1.77 km

431 m

Surfaces

5.22 km

4.85 km

1.88 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (500 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Tuesday 10 November

13°C

4°C

53 %

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Ruwer Cycle Path – Ruwer-Hochwald Cycle Path loop from Hentern

Ruwer Cycle Path

Ruwer-Hochwald Cycle Path

Zerf Station

Ruwer near the old Zerf train station

Glacial Boulder on the Ruwer Cycle Path

Mini Kneipp Facility

Moss-Covered Bench in Saar-Hunsrück Nature Park

Ruwer-Hochwald Cycle Path

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