Ruhr Valley Cycle Path – Cycle path towards Wehrstapel loop from Eversberg

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

Meschede

Ruhr Valley Cycle Path – Cycle path towards Wehrstapel loop from Eversberg

Easy

4.4

(13)

113

riders

Ruhr Valley Cycle Path – Cycle path towards Wehrstapel loop from Eversberg

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13.0km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 11, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Naturpark Arnsberger Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.67 km

Meschede Town Entrance Sign

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You will always find these entrance signs along the Ruhr Valley Cycle Path! very convenient

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4.54 km

Ruhr Valley Cycle Path

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The Ruhr Valley Cycle Path is the quietest and most scenic way to cycle from the Ruhr area to the Sauerland (or Sauerland). Especially in towns such as Meschede and …

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9.61 km

Sauerländer Kantenköppe Wooden Sculptures

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The "Sauerländer Kantenköppe"
were created by the "Villa Künstler Bund eV Meschede" in 2010.
there are old oak beams from the half-timbered houses.

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9.77 km

Half-timbered House with Pasture on the Ruhr Valley Cycle Path

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This beautiful old half-timbered house can be found in front of Wehrstapel.

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9.82 km

Cycle path towards Wehrstapel

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Great section of the Ruhr Valley Cycle Route

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9.96 km

Gravel path along the Ruhr in Naturpark Arnsberger Wald

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A nice alternative to the regular Ruhrtal cycle path. A typical dirt road that is a bit slippery when wet, but is otherwise easy to drive on with a gravel bike.

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11.5 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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11.9 km

View of Velmede and Bestwig

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The Ruhr Valley cycle path has many beautiful sections, but the beginning of the source is the most beautiful part for me.

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13.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.67 km

3.68 km

3.42 km

845 m

337 m

Surfaces

7.78 km

1.87 km

1.43 km

933 m

796 m

140 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

6°C

56 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

June 11, 2023,Rückfahrt von Velmede 11.06.23

What a beautiful day it was today. First by bike to Bestwig. Then we walked the Elpeweg. Then we had coffee with a friend. Then rode the bike home again. 😁

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