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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Unna

Holzwickede

Ruhr Valley cycle path – View of the Ruhr River loop from Holzwickede

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Unna

Holzwickede

Ruhr Valley cycle path – View of the Ruhr River loop from Holzwickede

Moderate

4.6

(37)

155

riders

Ruhr Valley cycle path – View of the Ruhr River loop from Holzwickede

02:41

44.7km

280m

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 4, 2026

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Obergraben westlich Wickede

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.20 km

Ruhr Valley Cycle Route

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How often can and must this cycle path be created as a HL? Who benefits from this?

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7.11 km

At this point you have made exactly half the distance from the source of the Ruhr in Winterberg to the mouth in Duisburg. The Ruhr Valley Cycle Path is a premium cycle path that is used by many cyclists.

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10.6 km

Langschede Ruhr Bridge

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Nice view of the Ruhr, unfortunately a busy bridge (truck / car)

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16.0 km

Hönne River at its confluence with the Ruhr

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the last meters of the Hönne before it flows into the Ruhr

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16.4 km

Ruhr Bridge in Fröndenberg

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The geographical boundary between; Ruhr area and Sauerland.

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22.6 km

Obergraben westlich Wickede

Nature Reserve

24.3 km

View of the Ruhr River

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Fantastic view of the Ruhr 👍

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33.1 km

Viewpoint

38.7 km

Scenic Road from Bismarckturm to Opherdicke

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Good way gladly again

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39.2 km

Great panoramic view

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There is a beautiful view here

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44.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

14.4 km

10.4 km

1.94 km

523 m

Surfaces

37.4 km

5.31 km

1.64 km

319 m

121 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

37°C

22°C

13 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Ruhr Valley cycle path – View of the Ruhr River loop from Holzwickede

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