Industrial Heritage Route - Leisurely

The RuhrtalRadweg Meets the Industrial Heritage Route

More than 30 highlights line the route between Dortmund and Duisburg, Bochum and Herdecke: viewpoints overlooking the panoramic industrial landscapes, historic workers’ housing estates, the Zollverein World Heritage Site, and decommissioned steel mills. A wide variety of museums, restaurants, and Biergärten round out this spectacular tour.

Day 1: Arrivalin Herdecke
Your vacation begins in Herdecke: a round of mini-golf, followed by an evening stroll through the historic Bachviertel district with its many half-timbered houses.

Day 2: Herdecke – Essen (65 km)
Lake Harkordt, Baldeneysee, and the towpath. In between: the historic Nachtigall coal mine, the Henrichshütte industrial monument, Hattingen’s Altstadt, the Bochum Railway Museum, and the Krupp Villa Hügel.

Day 3: Essen – Duisburg  (40 km)
From the mouth of the Ruhr to the Rhine. Enjoy the hustle and bustle of Rhine river traffic and, in the Port of Duisburg among old warehouses and mill buildings, savor a Ruhr-region beer with a hearty currywurst. Schimmi sends his regards!

Day 4: Duisburg – Oberhausen (28 km)
Explore the Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park by bike and follow the “Path of Iron.” In Oberhausen, the massive gasometer awaits your visit.

Day 5: Oberhausen – Bochum (41 km)
The magnificent, undulating spiral bridge “Slinky Springs to Fame” crosses the Rhine-Herne Canal to the Tetraeder landmark and then on to the Zeche Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Day 6: Bochum – Castrop-Rauxel (50 km)
Following the Erzbahn railway line, the bike path winds past Holger’s Erzbahnbude (a cult classic!) to the historic Henrichenburg ship lift.

Day 7: Castrop-Rauxel – Herdecke (42 km)
A stop at the Zollern Coal Mine industrial monument is definitely worth it. Don’t miss Phoenix Lake and a guided tour along the skywalk of the former steelworks there.

Day 8: Departure

Conclusion: Nowhere else in Germany will you find a route as varied as the one in the Ruhr Metropolis.

Prices for 2026:
€1,079 per person in a double room
€1,379 per person in a single room
For arrivals by April 18 or on or after October 4:
€899 per person in a double room
€1,199 per person in a single room

Services included in the price:

• 7 nights’ accommodation with breakfast in comfortable mid-range hotels with shower/toilet
• Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel as far as Duisburg (1 piece of luggage per person)
• One tour package per room, including a roadbook, cycling map, and tips for trip preparation
• Digital route guidance via smartphone app
• Travel insurance certificate
• Lodging tax

Optional extras:

• Table reservations at the respective hotels
• Trip cancellation and trip interruption insurance, with bicycle coverage if applicable

Group Size & Dates
Unaccompanied: 2 or more people
Accompanied: upon request; a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 15 people recommended
Travel dates: year-round; recommended from May through October

Information & Booking

Tour de Ruhr GmbH
Emscherstraße 71
47137 Duisburg
Phone: 0203 / 429 19 19; Fax: 0203 / 429 19 45
info@tour-de-ruhr.de
www.tour-de-ruhr.de
www.facebook.com/TourdeRuhr