Intermediate 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: August 14, 2025

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852 m

View of the Bruchhauser Steine

Beautiful view of the Rothaargebirge with the Bruchhauser stones.

You can find more information about their formation here: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruchhauser_Steine#Geologie

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1.59 km

View of Bruchhauser Steine

If you do not want to go up the mountain to the stones then you can enjoy the view of the stones from here

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3.79 km

Ruhrquelle (Source of the Ruhr) near Assinghausen

Personally, I like the first part best from the source. But the whole Ruhr Valley cycle path is great.

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4.38 km

View of the Sauerland Hills

In sunshine it would have been even nicer :)

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6.68 km

First Section of the Ruhr Valley Cycle Route

Great route on the first section of the Ruhr Valley Cycle Path.

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8.56 km

Olsberg Reservoir

The Olsberg reservoir dams the Ruhr near Olsberg. The barrage was artificially created in 1928 during the construction of the Steinhelle power plant.

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8.99 km

Stausee Olsberg

Nice place to pause and let your eyes wander.

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13.3 km

Gravel Path in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

17.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.10 km

4.50 km

4.08 km

2.42 km

562 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

3.95 km

2.44 km

Elevation

Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

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Saturday 18 October

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View of the Bruchhauser Steine – Olsberg Reservoir loop from Bruchhausen

View of the Bruchhauser Steine

View of Bruchhauser Steine

Ruhrquelle (Source of the Ruhr) near Assinghausen

View of the Sauerland Hills

First Section of the Ruhr Valley Cycle Route

Olsberg Reservoir

Stausee Olsberg

Gravel Path in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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