View of the Ruhr – Cycle path towards Wehrstapel loop from Bestwig

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View of the Ruhr – Cycle path towards Wehrstapel loop from Bestwig

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View of the Ruhr – Cycle path towards Wehrstapel loop from Bestwig

01:41

25.8km

290m

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: August 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.01 km for 119 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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383 m

Historic railway signal and water crane on the Ruhr Valley Cycle Path

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In earlier decades, the water crane was used to fill steam locomotives in Bestwig with water.

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667 m

Ruhr River Near Velmede and Bestwig

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Super comfortable break area with covered seating

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View of the Ruhr

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Here you can just listen to the splashing of the water. Very relaxing!

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1.31 km

View of Velmede across the Ruhr

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A great view of the Ruhr

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1.45 km

View of the Ruhr and Velmede Church

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Just stand on the bridge for a few minutes and watch the animals. Switch off and enjoy peace

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2.69 km

Old Mill and Ruhr Valley Bridge near Bestwig

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The hydroelectric power station below the high bridge

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3.40 km

Magnificent distant view of Velmede from the Gepkerweg

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The view from the Eversberg castle ruins on Velmede is gigantic

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4.39 km

Cycle path towards Wehrstapel

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Great section of the Ruhr Valley Cycle Route

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14.1 km

Talsystem Kohlweder Bach

Nature Reserve

25.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.85 km

7.08 km

5.70 km

5.13 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.0 km

8.17 km

703 m

671 m

179 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

13°C

6°C

63 %

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View of the Ruhr – Cycle path towards Wehrstapel loop from Bestwig

Historic railway signal and water crane on the Ruhr Valley Cycle Path

Ruhr River Near Velmede and Bestwig

View of the Ruhr

View of Velmede across the Ruhr

View of the Ruhr and Velmede Church

Old Mill and Ruhr Valley Bridge near Bestwig

Magnificent distant view of Velmede from the Gepkerweg

Cycle path towards Wehrstapel

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