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Ruhr Valley Cycle Route – Ruhr Viaduct Over the Harkortsee loop from Dortmund-Aplerbeck Süd

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ruhr Valley Cycle Route – Ruhr Viaduct Over the Harkortsee loop from Dortmund-Aplerbeck Süd

Moderate

4.3

(3)

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Ruhr Valley Cycle Route – Ruhr Viaduct Over the Harkortsee loop from Dortmund-Aplerbeck Süd

04:39

100km

770m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.0 km for 103 m

After 54.2 km for 77 m

After 86.5 km for 103 m

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Start point

Train Station

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10.8 km

Ruhr Valley Cycle Route

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

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14.0 km

Confluence of the Lenne and the Ruhr

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beautiful bike path on the Ruhr, the confluence of the Ruhr and Lenne can be seen better from the other side

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17.1 km

Hengsteysee – Ruhr Valley Cycle Route

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The Hengsteysee is one of six Ruhr reservoirs, it lies between Dortmund, Herdecke and Hagen. The Ruhr Valley Cycle Path runs along its shore, which is relatively narrow on this …

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20.5 km

Ruhr Viaduct Over the Harkortsee

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An imposing building on the edge of the city center of Herdecke. The bridge leads the tracks over the Ruhr and Harkortsee at a height of over 30 meters. The building is 313 meters long.

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24.3 km

View of the Harkortsee

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Chilling on several couches is possible, is well used

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25.1 km

Ruhrufer Riverside Path

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Perfect cycle path directly on the banks of the Ruhr. There are beautiful moorings that are ideal for a short break.

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32.5 km

Mühlengraben

Lake

42.1 km

Oveneys Busch

Forest

48.2 km

Ruhraue Stiepel

Nature Reserve

49.5 km

Rauendahler Wald

Forest

52.8 km

Viewpoint

54.2 km

Henrichsteich

Lake

61.5 km

Kemnader See Weir

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Very nice cycle path around the Kemnader Lake, asphalted and partly with three separate paths for pedestrians, skaters and cyclists. Good starting point for a ride along the Ruhr Valley …

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80.0 km

Palais

Castle

88.7 km

Hohensyburg Serpentines

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Without doubt a highlight, this serpentine road on the outskirts of Dortmund. And it does not matter if you go up or down. Although they have discovered the motorcyclists for …

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100 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.7 km

29.2 km

11.1 km

9.92 km

3.89 km

1.18 km

478 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

83.2 km

10.8 km

3.48 km

2.10 km

669 m

202 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

28°C

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Ruhr Valley Cycle Route – Ruhr Viaduct Over the Harkortsee loop from Dortmund-Aplerbeck Süd

Ruhr Valley Cycle Route

Confluence of the Lenne and the Ruhr

Hengsteysee – Ruhr Valley Cycle Route

Ruhr Viaduct Over the Harkortsee

View of the Harkortsee

Ruhrufer Riverside Path

Kemnader See Weir

Hohensyburg Serpentines

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