Adventure Tour Along the Ruhr

Nature and Culture from Source to Mouth

Let the current carry you along and discover the Ruhr in all its facets. Starting at the Ruhr’s source in the High Sauerland, the river will be your companion on an impressive and varied tour all the way to its mouth on the Rhine near Duisburg.

Day 1: Winterberg – Olsberg (20 km)
Make your own way to Winterberg. To get you in the mood, you’ll ride a short stage through the Hochsauerland, which includes some short, steep climbs. Along the way, it’s worth visiting Assinghausen, known as the “Rose Village.”

Day 2: Olsberg – Arnsberg (52 km)
After passing through picturesque Sauerland villages, you’ll reach Arnsberg in the afternoon. Between the castle ruins and the monastery district, the history of the Counts of Arnsberg, the Electors, and Prussia comes to life.

Day 3: Arnsberg – Schwerte (56 km)
Leuchten, manor houses, and green meadows define the scenery along the middle reaches of the Ruhr. Beyond the “Leuchtenstadt” (City of Lights) of Neheim, the Ruhrtal opens up wide, and quiet bike paths lead you all the way to the Altstadt of Schwerte. The mustard mill is famous, and a visit to the unique Rohrmeisterei is well worth your Lohn.

Day 4: Schwerte – Hattingen (47 km)
Enjoy the leisurely side of the Ruhrgebiet. Passing the Hengstey, Harkort, and Kemnader lakes, you’ll reach picturesque Hattingen with its historic Altstadt.

Day 5: Hattingen – Mülheim (47 km)
The RuhrtalRadweg takes you along the beautiful Baldeneysee all the way to Mülheim. There, the Camera Obscura and the Aquarius Wassermuseum are particularly worth visiting.

Day 6: Mülheim – Duisburg (18 km)
Today’s itinerary includes Duisburg’s inner harbor, and for those who wish, a further ride to the Ruhr’s confluence with the Rhine near Duisburg, featuring the striking “Rheinorange” sculpture. You’ll then make your own way back home.

Conclusion: Spend 6 days on the RuhrtalRadweg and you’ll see—a river doesn’t get any more exciting than this!

Inclusions:
• 5 nights with breakfast at RuhrtalRadweg partner hotels, rooms with shower/toilet
• Spiralo cycling map of the RuhrtalRadweg per room
• Detailed tour description
• Comprehensive brochure folder

Prices for 2026:
€490 per person (unaccompanied) in a double room
Single room supplement: €125

€650 pricefor solo travelers

Extras:
• Individual bookings, e.g., city tours

Information & Booking

Municipal Tourist Information
Verkehrsverein Arnsberg e.V.
Neumarkt 6
59821 Arnsberg
Phone: 02931/4055
info@arnsberg-info.de
or tourismus@arnsberg.de
https://arnsberg.de