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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Hochsauerlandkreis
Bestwig

Ruhr River in the Sauerland – The Ruhr River in Olsberg loop from Bestwig

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Hochsauerlandkreis
Bestwig

Ruhr River in the Sauerland – The Ruhr River in Olsberg loop from Bestwig

Moderate

4.5

(51)

142

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Ruhr River in the Sauerland – The Ruhr River in Olsberg loop from Bestwig

01:19

20.0km

190m

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 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Bestwiger Ruhrtal

Nuttlarer Schiefergruben

Ruhr bei Olsberg

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.45 km

View of the Nuttlar Valley Bridge

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Nice view of Nuttlar and the highest motorway bridge in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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2

2.57 km

Great visitor mine! The tours are really exciting.

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3

2.59 km

4

6.69 km

Attention, the former level crossing is already closed, but the driveway to the "Steinkleff" road is not yet ready for cycling.

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5

6.88 km

Ruhr River in the Sauerland

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Wonderful piece of nature in the Sauerland

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6

8.79 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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7

9.55 km

Olsberg Reservoir

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Nice place to pause and let your eyes wander.

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8

10.0 km

Olsberger See

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Nice path for a short walk or bike ride

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20.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.36 km

5.59 km

4.04 km

2.85 km

1.04 km

159 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

4.19 km

1.91 km

643 m

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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Monday 18 May

14°C

4°C

25 %

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