© RuhrtalRadweg

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240 kilometers of cycling fun in North Rhine-Westphalia—more specifically, between the Sauerland and the Ruhrgebiet.

No other river in Germany combines (industrial) culture and nature in such a compact area as the RuhrtalRadweg. Starting at the source of the Ruhr at Ruhrkopf near Winterberg, a wide variety of experiences string together like a string of pearls all the way to the Rheinorange in Duisburg.

On this website, you’ll find all the information you need about the route and everything you need to know to plan your trip.

Have fun exploring, and of course we look forward to hearing from you—either by email, on Facebook, or on Instagram!

Please note: Current information on arriving and departing by train in 2026

In addition to construction sites directly along the RuhrtalRadweg, there may also be closures or service disruptions when traveling by train. You can find all the information we have on this topic HERE.

Before you begin your trip, please always check the following link for the latest updates to see if there are any substitute schedules, delays, or changes to your connections:
www.zuginfo.nrw

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Family Rides on the RuhrtalRadweg

3 Family Tours Along the RuhrtalRadweg in the Sauerland and Ruhrgebiet, with Maps

A Day by the River
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Breathe in. Breathe out.
Treat yourselves to some "me time" on the RuhrtalRadweg!
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The RuhrtalRadweg will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026—two decades full of unforgettable cycling moments along the Ruhr! Celebrate this special anniversary with us and rediscover the RuhrtalRadweg—240 kilometers full of variety and discoveries!

20 Years of the RuhrtalRadweg
The RuhrtalRadweg will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026—two decades full of unforgettable cycling moments along the Ruhr! Celebrate this special anniversary with us and rediscover the RuhrtalRadweg—240 kilometers full of variety and discoveries!
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Special Offer: 3-Course Meal
Enjoy a culinary tour along the RuhrtalRadweg that suits your taste
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Family Activities Along the RuhrtalRadweg

Ride the RuhrtalRadweg and solve puzzles at various locations along the way—for free and without an app. Puzzle fun for all ages!

Mystery Tour: Operation River Spirit
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Become a tree sponsor in Winterberg by cycling the 240 km RuhrtalRadweg! Ride the RuhrtalRadweg during its anniversary year, collect codes along the route, and we’ll plant a tree for you in Winterberg.

Cycling for Trees
Become a tree sponsor in Winterberg by cycling the 240-km RuhrtalRadweg!
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Bicycle breakdown? Flat tire? Forgot some essential gear? This happens to the occasional cyclist on the RuhrtalRadweg during a ride. All the better that help is usually just around the corner. That’s because the RuhrtalRadweg also features a well-developed network of bike specialists along the route. These service partners are happy to assist before you set out on a ride and are also on hand to offer advice and support along the way. Take, for example, the experts at Zweirad Wierleuker in Arnsberg. Together, they’ve been serving as service partners on the river bike path from Winterberg to Duisburg for 20 years now.

Heroes of the RuhrtalRadweg: Cycling Experts
Bicycle breakdown? Flat tire? Forgot some essential gear? This happens to the occasional cyclist on the RuhrtalRadweg during their ride. All the better that help is usually just around the corner. That’s because the RuhrtalRadweg also features a well-developed network of bike specialists along the route. These service partners are happy to assist you before you set out on a ride and are also on hand to offer advice and support along the way.
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Ergotec: A Strong Partner
A good bike path needs strong partners by its side—and for the RuhrtalRadweg, ergotec has been that reliable partner for many years! Located right in the heart of the RuhrtalRadweg, in Wickede an der Ruhr, near the restored riverside promenade.
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A Trip on the Hardenstein Ruhr Valley Ferry
For many cyclists on the RuhrtalRadweg, this short crossing from one side of the Ruhr to the other in Witten is a real highlight—for Patrick Bodden, however, it’s part of his daily routine and yet still something very special.
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Between Pleasure and Art
Anyone cycling along the RuhrtalRadweg enjoys not only the route but also the breaks—one of the trail’s original dining partners is the Rohrmeisterei in Schwerte.

  

 

RTRW Jubiläum

The RuhrtalRadweg will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026—two decades full of unforgettable cycling moments along the Ruhr! Celebrate this special anniversary with us and rediscover the RuhrtalRadweg—240 kilometers full of variety and discoveries! Information about the anniversary and events throughout the year is available on the RuhrtalRadweg’s website and social media channels. We’ll kick off the events just in time for the 2026 cycling season and look forward to giving you a glimpse into all that the RuhrtalRadweg has to offer.

Discover the towns along the route, meet people who are closely connected to the bike path, or cycle to plant a tree as part of the tree-planting campaign in Winterberg.

 

Außenansicht des Road Stop Motels in Dortmund
Hotel Pick of the Month: Ruhrgebiet
Road Stop in Dortmund
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Familienzimmer der Pension Waldhaus in Arnsberg
Hotel Pick of the Month in the Sauerland
Pension Waldsauna in Arnsberg
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Our Hotel Pick of the Month

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Restaurant Tip of the Month
Baumüller Fish Farm
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Our Tips of the Month

Trip Planning

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