ACTIVELY ON THE GO
The Ruhr region surprises with its green paths and breathtaking panoramas. Where blast furnaces once belched smoke, cycling and hiking trails now lead through fascinating landscapes. On former railway lines, you can cycle leisurely through industrial scenery and natural paradises, while panoramic trails take you to spectacular viewpoints. Whether on the Emscher Trail, the Ruhr Valley Cycle Route, or on hiking trails like the Hohe Mark Steig – here you'll experience the region from new perspectives. From slag heap to slag heap, through dense forests, or along idyllic rivers: the Ruhr region is a paradise for active explorers.
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cycling area.ruhr
The radrevier.ruhr network connects cycling fun throughout the Ruhr region. It's not just a single route, but a 1.500 km network of cycle paths. These paths lead past slag heaps, rivers, industrial heritage sites, and trendy neighborhoods. Here you'll find all the information you need, as well as 17 circular and themed routes (Revierrouten) ranging from 35 to 70 km in length, and even more discovery tours.
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Ruhr Valley Cycle Path
The Ruhr Valley Cycle Route takes you along the Ruhr River for approximately 240 km, passing nature, historic towns, and industrial heritage sites. You start in Winterberg and end in Duisburg. It's ideal for a cycling holiday of 3 to 5 days, with time for breaks in nature and sightseeing.
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Emscher path
Here you can experience renaturalization firsthand along approximately 100 km. Passing industrial landscapes, art installations, and abundant nature, the Emscher Trail leads you right through the heart of the Ruhr region. It's particularly suitable for a 1-2 day trip with unique overnight spots along the way.
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Roman Lippe Route
Discover water features and Roman history along the Lippe River. The Roman-Lippe Route awaits you with approximately 295 km of main route and an additional 184 km of themed loops. From Detmold to Xanten, you can easily plan 5-6 days here, including stops at museums and historical monuments.
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