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Upper Ruhr

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4.9

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Gravel riding

5.0

(2)

Mountain biking

5.0

(2)

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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September 11, 2023

Cycling

The Ruhr is still very small. Here you can only guess how big this river will be.

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Uwe 🚴‍♂️

January 8, 2024

Cycling

As is often the case on the Ruhr Valley cycle path, you can also enjoy cycling in nature here. Personally, I think the first part of the source is very nice.

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Frank

September 6, 2023

Cycling

The photo was taken about 8 km behind the source

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Ruhr Floodplains Near Bigge – The Ruhr River in Olsberg loop from Oeventrop

85.6km

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Along the Upper Ruhr – View of the Sauerland loop from Bestwig

60.0km

04:21

610m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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420

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Upper Ruhr – Along the Upper Ruhr loop from Willingen

57.2km

04:54

1,080m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 520 m

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Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Upper Ruhr

#1.

Ruhr Floodplains Near Bigge – The Ruhr River in Olsberg loop from Oeventrop

#2.

Along the Upper Ruhr – View of the Sauerland loop from Bestwig

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Upper Ruhr – Along the Upper Ruhr loop from Willingen

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