Whether the Ruhr, Rhine, Lippe, Lenne or Sieg: large and small rivers in NRW shape the landscape along their banks in different ways and have also characterised the towns and people throughout history. Anyone who follows the waterways by bike from the source to the estuary will therefore experience a varied mix of nature, culture, history and lots of low-gradient cycling fun.
Our favourite toursRiver cycle paths
- Ruhr Valley Cycle Route
Sabrina Voss, Sauerland-Tourismus e.V. / sabrinity.com / REACT-EU, Ruhr Valley cycle path Winterberg Industrial heritage and half-timbered idylls, towns and nature experiences: the Ruhr Valley Cycle Route passes many extraordinary places on its way from the Sauerland through the Ruhr region. - The Erft Bike Path
©Radregion Rheinland e.V., Imke Augustyniak, Erft cycle path Nettersheim Open todayA leisurely 110-kilometer route along the river: from the source of the Erft in the Eifel to its mouth in the Rhine - Lenneroute
Sabrina Voss, Sauerland-Tourismus e.V. / sabrinity.com / REACT-EU, RUHR-LENNE-Achter - big cycle tour between Sauerland and Ruhr area Winterberg On the Lenneroute, cyclists can enjoy the beauty of the Sauerland and get a little closer to the Ruhr region with every pedal stroke. - Möhnetal Radweg
Sabrina Voss, Sauerland-Tourismus e.V., Renaturalized Möhne Brilon Cycling through the Sauerland is usually quite strenuous. This is different on the Möhne Valley cycle path - thanks to former railroad lines. - Ruhr-Sieg-Radweg von Meschede nach Kirchen (Sieg)
Meschede Explore two rivers and three regions by bike, cycle through the bat tunnel and discover the other panoramic cycle paths. - EmsRadweg - Von der Senne bis zur Nordsee
EmsRadweg / Maximilian Semsch, Rietberg fish ponds Hövelhof Open todayFrom the source to the estuary: The Ems Cycle Path takes cyclists through idyllic landscapes, past towns, castles and forests to the sea. - Rundkurs Industriekultur und Wasser
Daniel Fischer, Duisburg Tourismus, Museum ships Duisburg-Ruhrort Duisburg This tour in the north of Duisburg combines sections of popular cycle paths such as the RheinRadWeg and RuhrtalRadweg to create an attractive circular route.
