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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ruhr Valley Cycle Route – Confluence of the Lenne and the Ruhr loop from Dortmund-Aplerbeck Süd

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Road cycling routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ruhr Valley Cycle Route – Confluence of the Lenne and the Ruhr loop from Dortmund-Aplerbeck Süd

Hard

4.3

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Ruhr Valley Cycle Route – Confluence of the Lenne and the Ruhr loop from Dortmund-Aplerbeck Süd

05:02

101km

920m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very 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: July 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.0 km for 103 m

After 54.5 km for 77 m

After 86.7 km for 103 m

Waypoints

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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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

38.2 km

View of the Ruhr from the Lake Bridge

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beautiful view of the Ruhr, at this point canoes / kayaks can often be discovered

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42.3 km

Oveneys Busch

Forest

48.5 km

Ruhraue Stiepel

Nature Reserve

49.8 km

Rauendahler Wald

Forest

53.1 km

Viewpoint

54.5 km

Henrichsteich

Lake

61.8 km

Kemnader See Weir

Highlight • Bridge

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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80.2 km

Palais

Castle

88.9 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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101 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.0 km

28.9 km

11.2 km

9.93 km

3.97 km

1.17 km

495 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

83.3 km

10.8 km

3.53 km

2.10 km

670 m

297 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Monday 20 July

23°C

8°C

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Ruhr Valley Cycle Route – Confluence of the Lenne and the Ruhr loop from Dortmund-Aplerbeck Süd

Ruhr Valley Cycle Route

Confluence of the Lenne and the Ruhr

Ruhr Viaduct Over the Harkortsee

View of the Harkortsee

Ruhrufer Riverside Path

View of the Ruhr from the Lake Bridge

Kemnader See Weir

Hohensyburg Serpentines

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