Ruhr floodplains near Wetter (Ruhr) – View of the Elbsche Valley loop from Esborn

Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Wetter (Ruhr)

Ruhr floodplains near Wetter (Ruhr) – View of the Elbsche Valley loop from Esborn

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Ruhr floodplains near Wetter (Ruhr) – View of the Elbsche Valley loop from Esborn

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15.2km

170m

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: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.70 km

Ruhr floodplains near Wetter (Ruhr)

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You can take a wonderful break in the Ruhr meadows. You can have a picnic along the way.

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4.49 km

Ruhr Meadows Nature Reserve

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On this route of the Ruhrtalradweg you can really enjoy nature. The route leads through the vast meadows of the Ruhr, which are lined with countless trees. Simply gorgeous.

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5.72 km

Ruhr River

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The Ruhr is a 219.3 km long, right and eastern tributary of the Rhine in North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany) with a catchment area of 4485 km²
The Ruhr area, the largest …

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7.18 km

Elbschetalbahntrasse Cycle Path

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The next four kilometers of the railway track route were released in August 2017. Very nice: paved from the beginning with design features such as gabions with a cyan-glass layer …

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10.8 km

Elbschetalbahn Southern Entrance

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In 2017, the Elbschetal route from Wetter / Wengern to the Elbschetal was completed. Planned is the continuation of the bike path to Silschede, where he should then join the coal railway.

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11.0 km

View of the Elbsche Valley

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Beautiful view of the Elbschebach Witten Bommerholz nature reserve, a 32 hectare nature reserve in the Elbsche valley.

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14.8 km

View of Volmarstein

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15.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.59 km

7.42 km

159 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

241 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Wednesday 21 October

11°C

6°C

51 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

March 12, 2026,Über Vosshöfen durchs Ruhrtal ins Dorf

Since my husband was doing the wiring and re-cladding of the ceiling for the solar panels in the garden shed today, I cycled into the village to run some errands. I enjoyed the little detour along the Ruhr River in the wonderful weather. 🚴🏼‍♀️☀️

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June 1, 2026,Durchs Blumental ins Dorf,Besorgungen und mit meinem Mann zurück @Home🚲

Today my husband had komoot training again
In the community center, I had errands to run, went through the beautiful Blumentsl into the village and we rode back together, glorious in this weather 🚲🌞

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