Ruhr Valley Trail – Saarner floodplain loop from Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

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Ruhr Valley Trail – Saarner floodplain loop from Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

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Ruhr Valley Trail – Saarner floodplain loop from Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

01:00

15.4km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. 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 4.08 km for 260 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.00 km

Ruhr Valley Trail

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The route along the old MüGa route is varied and interesting

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Stone Arch Bridge and Geo-Trail along the Ruhr

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Especially on hot days, you will appreciate this beautiful, dreamy, shady, and cool path.

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8.28 km

RS1 Cycle Route – Mülheim-Winkhausen Section

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The piece over the city viaduct from Mülheim main station to the Ruhr promenade has been open since October 24, 2017. The railway bridge over the Ruhr is currently being …

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10.5 km

RS1 Elevated Promenade, Mülheim an der Ruhr

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There are only 650 meters, but every meter counts. Incidentally, this section of the RS1 is set up as a slow-speed zone.
Too bad that there is no direct exit …

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11.0 km

RS1 Bridge over the Ruhr in Mülheim

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Until recently it was said here: down from the RS1. Now it goes directly over to the other shore.
:-)

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11.5 km

RS1 Cycle Route – Mülheim Section

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The wait was definitely worth it. The new section is great to cycle on. They even thought of lighting. That's so annoying on other bike paths: pitch black in winter. ☹️

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11.6 km

Camera Obscura Water Tower, Mülheim an der Ruhr

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The largest walk-in camera in the world, Museum of Prehistory of the film.
Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday 10: 00-18: 00
Admission adults: € 4.50, children up to € 14: € 3.50, children up to 6: free admission
camera-obscura-muelheim.de

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13.9 km