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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Ruhr Riverside Cycle Path – On the Ruhr near Kettwig loop from Essen-Hügel

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Ruhr Riverside Cycle Path – On the Ruhr near Kettwig loop from Essen-Hügel

Moderate

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Ruhr Riverside Cycle Path – On the Ruhr near Kettwig loop from Essen-Hügel

01:27

23.9km

180m

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: April 2, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

Rohmbachtal und Rossenbecktal

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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284 m

Baldeneysee Regatta Tower

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There is a stopping point at the tower where you can take a ride on the White Fleet.

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3.57 km

Old Papiermühle Lock

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A nice stop on the way

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4.30 km

Ruhr Riverside Cycle Path

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The cycle path along the Ruhr is great to ride on. Here you can let it roll and enjoy the beautiful landscape.

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6.20 km

On the Ruhr near Kettwig

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The small old town with the half-timbered houses invites you to stroll. The Ruhr cycle path leads right past it

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10.9 km

On the way back we also get a good view of the imposing Mintarder Ruhrtalbrücke. You can find more information about this and about our bike tour on the Ruhrtalradweg at: netreisetagebuch.de/muelheim-sehenswuerdheiten

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12.2 km

The Ruhrtal bridge in the south of Mülheim on the border with Essen is the longest road bridge made of steel in Germany at 1,830 meters. The building runs as …

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12.6 km

A52 Ruhr Valley Bridge

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Here you feel quite small.

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18.2 km

WDL Airship Hangar

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The new WDL airship hangar, an impressive wooden structure!

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23.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

5.01 km

3.74 km

2.92 km

261 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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