It is the longest of the RevierRouten in radrevier.ruhr. With a length of 68 kilometers The tour takes you through the Börden landscape around Hamm. This tour is above all, the journey is the destination. Relaxed cycling, just clear your head and leave the stress and hectic pace of everyday life behind. The starting location The tour starts directly at the main train station in Hamm and is therefore excellently connected to long-distance and regional rail services. If you are travelling by car, it is better to choose a different starting point, for example at Maximilian Park. start of the tour From the main train station, the tour quickly leads to the Datteln-Hamm canal. Between the canal and the Lippe, you can cycle in a very relaxed manner, away from traffic. Nature shows its diversity again and again. A nature reserve with a huge power station in the background - the contrast couldn't be much stronger. But that's exactly what makes this section so special.
The former Klöcknerbahn At junction 2, just before the Rünthe marina, the route branches off from the canal. The bikes now roll south over the former Klöcknerbahn. Cyclists can make quick progress here without much traffic. One day, this section will be expanded into the Ruhr cycle superhighway (RS 1), and then you will be able to cycle quickly and easily from here to Duisburg on the Rhine. The Westphalian Railway Shortly before Unna, the tour changes to the former Westphalian railway. It runs almost straight to the east and offers beautiful views of the Börde. Especially during asparagus season, it is worth taking a detour to one of the farm shops on the local farms. Back across the fields to Maxipark Back across the fields to Maxipark From junction 53, the tour now heads north again to Hamm. Wide fields and many horse farms dominate the landscape.
Visitors should allow themselves plenty of time for Maximilian Park in Hamm. In 1984, a state garden show was held on the site of the former Maximilian mine. A visitor highlight and a popular photo subject is the enormous glass elephant, which is also the symbol of the city of Hamm. The butterfly house is also well worth seeing. Relaxation in the spa park The last few kilometers lead along the canal again. In the spa park, you can take a long break in front of the large graduation tower. The salty air helps with respiratory problems, for example. The Maximare water park offers even more relaxation before returning to the starting point of the tour.
