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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis
Wetter (Ruhr)

Ruhrufer Riverside Path – Hohensyburg Serpentines loop from Wetter (Ruhr)

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Road cycling routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis
Wetter (Ruhr)

Ruhrufer Riverside Path – Hohensyburg Serpentines loop from Wetter (Ruhr)

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Ruhrufer Riverside Path – Hohensyburg Serpentines loop from Wetter (Ruhr)

02:25

48.1km

590m

Intermediate 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: October 15, 2025

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1.70 km in total

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1.40 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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2

9.92 km

View of the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument above Hengsteysee

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quiet road between fields with a view of the Hengsteysee

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3

11.8 km

Uhlenbruch

Forest

4

12.6 km

View of Hohensyburg and the Hengsteysee from the Hengstey Bridge

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From the Hengsteybrücke you can see the Hohensyburg.

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12.9 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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16.6 km

View of the Ruhr Forest

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easy ascent or nice descent between the golfers

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7

27.4 km

New Section of Bananenradweg

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The 900-meter-long extension of the banana cycle path has been open since December 2024. Here you can ride on smooth asphalt undisturbed by car traffic.

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8

43.3 km

Ruhr Viaduct Herdecke

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beautiful viaduct over the Ruhr, the Ruhrtalradweg leads directly underneath

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45.8 km

Descent with a view of Harkortsee

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From freedom in Alt-Wetter it goes on the road to Herdecke. Below the Ruhrtalradweg leads directly along the shore.

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48.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.9 km

18.3 km

2.82 km

1.82 km

1.33 km

659 m

165 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.9 km

4.59 km

2.71 km

1.70 km

193 m

< 100 m

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