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Ruhr Valley Cycle Route – View of the Nahmerbach Valley loop from Dortmund-Hörde

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Road cycling routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ruhr Valley Cycle Route – View of the Nahmerbach Valley loop from Dortmund-Hörde

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Ruhr Valley Cycle Route – View of the Nahmerbach Valley loop from Dortmund-Hörde

04:24

84.8km

1,350m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 26, 2026

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Wannebachtal - Buchholz

Niederhofer Holz

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Start point

Train Station

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12.3 km

Ruhr Valley Cycle Route

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

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13.7 km

Ruhr River Crossing

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Nice crossing of the Ruhr, otherwise nothing spectacular

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32.2 km

Summit Cross Hagen

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Highest point of Hagen, with a great view

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35.7 km

Brenscheider Mühle Ascent

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Past the Brenscheider Mühle restaurant, the ascent is equally easy, but at the end it gets steeper and steeper. Once at the top you have several options such as Departure Nachrodt or Brachtenbeck.

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39.0 km

View of the Nahmerbach Valley

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Who climbs from Hagen-Hohenlimburg the Nahmerbachtal past the Brenscheider mill, is rewarded on the last steep meters with a view over the upper Nahmerbachtal! The valley is well suited for …

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40.2 km

Brachtenbecker Weg Ascent to Oevenscheid

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The area around Altena is known for its mountains, of which the Brachtenbecker Weg has a special feature: theoretically, only forestry traffic is allowed here, which should ensure a quiet …

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56.6 km

Wilhelmstraße Climb (Hohenlimburg to Veserde)

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The climb from Hohenlimburg to Veserde is tough with a relatively even 10% over the first few kilometers. The view from above is a dream, even the gentle waves continue to Wiblingwerde.

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79.9 km

Ellberg Paved Forest Road

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quick and car-free connection across the forest

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84.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.8 km

10.3 km

8.81 km

7.57 km

321 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

71.7 km

12.6 km

565 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (470 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Friday 22 May

29°C

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Ruhr Valley Cycle Route – View of the Nahmerbach Valley loop from Dortmund-Hörde

Ruhr Valley Cycle Route

Ruhr River Crossing

Summit Cross Hagen

Brenscheider Mühle Ascent

View of the Nahmerbach Valley

Brachtenbecker Weg Ascent to Oevenscheid

Wilhelmstraße Climb (Hohenlimburg to Veserde)

Ellberg Paved Forest Road

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