240 kilometers of cycling fun in North Rhine-Westphalia: between the Sauerland and the Ruhrgebiet

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

Numbers, Data, Facts

Paar schiebt einen Bergbauwaagen an der Zeche Nachtigall

Experiences and Travel Stories

Travel stories and experiences from various cyclists on blogs, in videos, and on TV

Stops along the RuhrtalRadweg

Our Partners and Projects

Grafik des Projekts AIR, die ein hohes Besucheraufkommen bei verschiedenen Freizeitorten darstellt

Project AIR - AI-Based Recommendation System for Sustainable Tourism

The RuhrtalRadweg is a pilot region for the AIR research project, which aims to help manage visitor flows, particularly at the Ruhr reservoirs.

Radfahrer mit Rückenschmerzen fasst sich an den Rücken

Cycling the Right Way

Ergonomic Cycling with ergotec: Learn in 15 minutes how to adjust your bike for optimal ergonomics and reduce pain.

Radfahrerin füllt ihre Trinkflasche am Trinkbrunnen in Meschede mit Wasser auf

A Long-Distance Bicycle Trail That's Friendly to Tap Water

Save CO2, money, and plastic waste on the first tap-water-friendly long-distance bike route by refilling your water bottles for free at over 100 refill stations along the route.

Germany's Top River Routes

Der RuhrtalRadweg gehört zu den schönsten Flussradwegen Deutschlands! Aber auch andere Flüsse haben hübsche Ufer und diese Flussradwege führen Euch auf Eurem Sattel zu den schönsten Ecken unseres Landes.

Zu den Germany's Top River Routes

The RuhrtalRadweg

A 240-kilometer bike ride between the Sauerland and the Ruhrgebiet

240 kilometers of cycling fun in North Rhine-Westphalia: between the Sauerland and the Ruhrgebiet

Numbers, Data, Facts

Stops along the RuhrtalRadweg

Our Partners and Projects