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North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

Olsberg

Olsberg Reservoir – The Ruhr River in Olsberg loop from Olsberg

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Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

Olsberg

Olsberg Reservoir – The Ruhr River in Olsberg loop from Olsberg

Moderate

4.3

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Olsberg Reservoir – The Ruhr River in Olsberg loop from Olsberg

01:05

16.7km

160m

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: March 19, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 16.5 km for 234 m

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Start point

Train Station

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2.30 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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2.83 km

Olsberg Reservoir

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Nice place to pause and let your eyes wander.

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3.28 km

Olsberger See

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Nice path for a short walk or bike ride

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8.77 km

Half-Timbered Houses of Assinghausen

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A number of well-kept old half-timbered houses with carved wooden panels and inscriptions enliven the townscape. Some of the wrought-iron weather vanes stand on the slate roofs. A building that …

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8.98 km

Historic Half-Timbered Houses of Assinghausen

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Many beautiful half-timbered houses

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9.67 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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12.6 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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15.7 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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16.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.14 km

3.94 km

2.15 km

1.03 km

258 m

103 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

677 m

586 m

417 m

214 m

154 m

Elevation

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Highest point (400 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

20°C

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Olsberg Reservoir – The Ruhr River in Olsberg loop from Olsberg

Olsberg Reservoir

Olsberg Reservoir

Olsberger See

Half-Timbered Houses of Assinghausen

Historic Half-Timbered Houses of Assinghausen

Ruhrquelle (Source of the Ruhr) near Assinghausen

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The Ruhr River in Olsberg

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