The Ruhr River in Olsberg – Ruhr Floodplains Near Bigge loop from Bestwig

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The Ruhr River in Olsberg – Ruhr Floodplains Near Bigge loop from Bestwig

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The Ruhr River in Olsberg – Ruhr Floodplains Near Bigge loop from Bestwig

01:44

26.6km

220m

Cycling

Moderate 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: October 1, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Arnsberger Wald

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Bestwiger Ruhrtal

Ruhr bei Olsberg

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.3 km

First section of the Ruhr Valley Cycle Route

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

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13.2 km

Ruhrquelle (Source of the Ruhr) near Assinghausen

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

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14.8 km

Ruhrtal zwischen Olsberg und Assinghausen

Nature Reserve

17.6 km

Olsberg Reservoir

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Seen from the source, the Ruhr is dammed here for the first time to produce electricity.

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18.0 km

Scenic view of Olsberg

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The view of the reservoir should be enjoyed here 😌

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18.9 km

The Ruhr River in Olsberg

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In the middle of Olsberg you cross the wooden bridge and enjoy the peace and quiet. Not far from there is a playground for the kids. 🧒

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21.0 km

Ruhr Floodplains Near Bigge

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Always good for a walk

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21.1 km

New pedestrian and cycle bridge over the Ruhr

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Attention, the former level crossing is already closed, but the driveway to the "Steinkleff" road is not yet ready for cycling.

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21.1 km

Ruhr Floodplains in Olsberg

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Especially beautiful in summer

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26.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

4.73 km

4.01 km

3.64 km

2.19 km

1.69 km

192 m

151 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

2.72 km

2.42 km

810 m

724 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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The Ruhr River in Olsberg – Ruhr Floodplains Near Bigge loop from Bestwig

First section of the Ruhr Valley Cycle Route

Ruhrquelle (Source of the Ruhr) near Assinghausen

Olsberg Reservoir

Scenic view of Olsberg

The Ruhr River in Olsberg

Ruhr Floodplains Near Bigge

New pedestrian and cycle bridge over the Ruhr

Ruhr Floodplains in Olsberg

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