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Source of the Ruhr – Ruhr Spring loop from Oberes Ruhrtal

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Source of the Ruhr – Ruhr Spring loop from Oberes Ruhrtal

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Source of the Ruhr – Ruhr Spring loop from Oberes Ruhrtal

00:51

3.14km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 6, 2026

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Waypoints

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Parking

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49 m

Ruhrquelle Trailhead Parking

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A nice idea and information.

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91 m

First Bridge Over the Ruhr

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This is the first bridge under which the Ruhr flows through.

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254 m

The not quite 220 kilometers long Ruhr rises in the Rothaargebirge, about three to four kilometers from the center of Winterberg. Among other things, the long-distance hiking trail Rothaarsteig leads …

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283 m

Ruhr Spring

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Here you can hear more or read! rothaarsteig.de/Audiowege/Ruhrquelle/8.-Ein-prominenter-Ort-die-Ruhrquelle

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963 m

View of the Sauerland Forest

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Very nice paths and viewing area on the way from Winterberg to the Ruhrquelle.

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1.77 km

Decorated Christmas Tree with Nativity Scene in Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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Has even already got a guestbook

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1.95 km

Twin Ponds

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Beautiful scenery! And nice offer with nice paths.

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2.90 km

Forest Information Center Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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1. This hut, right next to the Ruhrtalradweg, offers a wide range of information on the subject of forest and wood.
2. They offer a great shelter option in bad weather.

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3.14 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.00 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 21 May

22°C

8°C

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Source of the Ruhr – Ruhr Spring loop from Oberes Ruhrtal

Ruhrquelle Trailhead Parking

First Bridge Over the Ruhr