View of the Ruhr – Cycle path towards Wehrstapel loop from Olsberg

Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Hochsauerlandkreis

Olsberg

View of the Ruhr – Cycle path towards Wehrstapel loop from Olsberg

Moderate

4.4

(136)

745

riders

View of the Ruhr – Cycle path towards Wehrstapel loop from Olsberg

02:09

33.2km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.12 km for 119 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

7.14 km

Bestwiger Ruhrtal

Nature Reserve

7.98 km

Rest area on the Ruhr River

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Great rest area with wooden deck chairs and covered benches with a direct view of the Ruhr. There is also a small entrance there to cool your feet.

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7.98 km

Ruhr River Near Velmede and Bestwig

Highlight • River

Super comfortable break area with covered seating

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7.98 km

View of the Ruhr

Highlight • River

Here you can just listen to the splashing of the water. Very relaxing!

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8.62 km

View of Velmede across the Ruhr

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great view of the Ruhr

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10.00 km

Old Mill and Ruhr Valley Bridge near Bestwig

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The hydroelectric power station below the high bridge

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21.2 km

Cycle path towards Wehrstapel

Highlight • Cycleway

Great section of the Ruhr Valley Cycle Route

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22.2 km

Magnificent distant view of Velmede from the Gepkerweg

Highlight • Viewpoint

The view from the Eversberg castle ruins on Velmede is gigantic

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28.0 km

Kaiser Wilhelm Adit, Nuttlar

Highlight • Cave

Great visitor mine! The tours are really exciting.

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33.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.33 km

9.03 km

6.71 km

6.07 km

1.83 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.0 km

9.06 km

1.89 km

927 m

788 m

414 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

10°C

5°C

40 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

May 12, 2025,Ruhrtour Meschede -Bigge und zurück.

Unfortunately, Bigge is very busy and noisy on the main road.

According to locals, there is no quiet town center with restaurants.

According to residents, Meschede has been struggling for years to get a decent public restroom.

Because the existing one is too big to fix.

Unfortunately, you have to drive along federal highways and main roads for several stretches.

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