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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Hochsauerlandkreis
Bestwig

Elpetal Valley – The Ruhr River in Olsberg loop from Bestwig

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Road cycling routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Hochsauerlandkreis
Bestwig

Elpetal Valley – The Ruhr River in Olsberg loop from Bestwig

Moderate

4.8

(8)

107

riders

Elpetal Valley – The Ruhr River in Olsberg loop from Bestwig

01:44

40.0km

330m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 29, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Naturpark Arnsberger Wald

Ruhr bei Olsberg

Bestwiger Ruhrtal

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

565 m

Bestwig

Highlight • Settlement

2

7.94 km

Elpetal Valley

Highlight • Gorge

A very nice valley with good asphalt and little traffic. Downstream towards Gevelinghausen / Ostwig you can let it go really nice. And who likes to drive up again through …

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14.0 km

Oberes Elpetal

Nature Reserve

4

15.8 km

I don't know what the title of this "highlight" means. Here on the road with a great surface you can ride a wonderful RR. But the Sauerland has a lot of that, and not just here!

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5

31.5 km

The Ruhr River in Olsberg

Highlight • River

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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6

32.7 km

St. Martin Parish Church Bigge

Highlight • Religious Site

The parish church in Bigge is on one of the main streets.

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7

37.8 km

St. Anna Church, Nuttlar

Highlight • Religious Site

A closer look and a visit to the church are worthwhile.

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8

38.2 km

Slate was mined here from 1857 to 1985

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9

38.5 km

Chapel of Nuttlar

Highlight • Religious Site

Located exactly in front of the place name sign

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40.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.7 km

5.79 km

1.23 km

618 m

395 m

234 m

120 m

Surfaces

37.9 km

1.09 km

997 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 7 July

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13°C

42 %

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