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Etappe 1: von der Ruhrquelle durchs Hochsauerland – Ruhrtal Gravel

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Etappe 1: von der Ruhrquelle durchs Hochsauerland – Ruhrtal Gravel

Andreas planned a mountain bike ride

April 12, 2022

Etappe 1: von der Ruhrquelle durchs Hochsauerland – Ruhrtal Gravel

Hard

08:57

112km

12.5km/h

1,660m

2,190m

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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 32.7 km for 578 m

After 44.3 km for 178 m

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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2.89 km

Source of the Ruhr

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The not quite 220 kilometers long Ruhr rises in the Rothaargebirge, about three to four kilometers from the center of Winterberg. Among other things, the long-distance hiking trail Rothaarsteig leads …

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9.10 km

St. Blasius Trail

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At the St. Blasius Wegekreuz you can take a short break before you turn onto this beautiful trail. It's narrow, but easy to ride (even with a gravel bike). In …

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12.5 km

Vierländereck boundary stone with coats of arms

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The heraldic animals of Wiemeringhausen, Brunskappel, Niedersfeld and Siedlinghausen are carved into the border stone "Vierländereck". If you continue to follow the farm road, it may well be that you …

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17.1 km

View of Assinghausen

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Wonderful panorama path with a view of Assinghausen.

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23.0 km

Panoramic view of the Negertal Valley

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Very nice panoramic view of the Negertal. If the weather cooperates, you can go from here to over to the Overlackersberg and much further. If, instead, it suddenly starts to …

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31.1 km

Gevelinghausen Mill

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This is a rebuilt water mill from 1717.

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38.0 km

Gravel path along the Ruhr in Naturpark Arnsberger Wald

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A nice alternative to the regular Ruhrtal cycle path. A typical dirt road that is a bit slippery when wet, but is otherwise easy to drive on with a gravel bike.

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47.3 km

View of Schloss Laer

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Attention, private property.
But is allowed;)

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49.9 km

Ransenberg Ridge Singletrail

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Very nice trail over the ridge of the Ransenberg. Occasionally the forest gives a view to the northeast of the Enste industrial park near Meschede. The descent to the town of Calle is a bit demanding.

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65.4 km

Ruhr Floodplains Between Freienohl and Oeventrop

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One of the most beautiful sections of the upper Ruhr valley cycle path: pure river and nature and no roads far and wide.

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77.8 km

View from Rumbecker Höhe

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The beautiful, directly on the edge of the forest extending mountain trail offers great views of the opposite heights, the Ruhr Valley, Uentrop and Rumbeck.

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84.1 km

Arnsberg Castle Ruins

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Packed lunch and a rest on the Schlossberg - the great view and a spot in the sun make up for the short, crisp climb! 😎💪

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89.5 km

Shelter

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Excursion and refuge in the Arnsberg forest invites you to take a break.

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90.6 km

Tunnel Trail by the Railway, Naturpark Arnsberger Wald

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Perfect adventure feeling, here between the railway tracks and the Ruhr. Far away from the hustle and bustle on the main road, you can enjoy an entertaining mix of nature …

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99.0 km

Dorint Trail

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It's hard to believe that this trail runs right next to the (quiet) road that leads up to the Dorint Hotel. In any case, you have the choice: you can …

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112 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.2 km

16.2 km

16.1 km

9.40 km

5.21 km

499 m

Surfaces

31.6 km

28.3 km

19.2 km

17.7 km

12.8 km

1.90 km

< 100 m

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Etappe 1: von der Ruhrquelle durchs Hochsauerland – Ruhrtal Gravel

Source of the Ruhr

St. Blasius Trail

Vierländereck boundary stone with coats of arms

View of Assinghausen

Panoramic view of the Negertal Valley

Gevelinghausen Mill

Gravel path along the Ruhr in Naturpark Arnsberger Wald

View of Schloss Laer

Ransenberg Ridge Singletrail

Ruhr Floodplains Between Freienohl and Oeventrop

View from Rumbecker Höhe

Arnsberg Castle Ruins

Shelter

Tunnel Trail by the Railway, Naturpark Arnsberger Wald

Dorint Trail

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