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Along the Upper Ruhr – Uplandsteig Forest Trail loop from Winterberg (Westf)

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Along the Upper Ruhr – Uplandsteig Forest Trail loop from Winterberg (Westf)

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4.8

(5)

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Along the Upper Ruhr – Uplandsteig Forest Trail loop from Winterberg (Westf)

03:39

47.6km

900m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

Naturpark Diemelsee

Alter Hagen bei Willingen

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.03 km

Upper Ruhr

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

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9.10 km

Along the Upper Ruhr

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Here you accompany the still very small Ruhr through beautiful nature.

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20.2 km

Bruchhauser Steine

Nature Reserve

27.1 km

Panoramic View of Willingen

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Coming from Brilon Wald there is a beautiful view of the valley

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28.9 km

Bikepark Willingen MTB Zone

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Highly recommended! Something for beginners and advanced!

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30.0 km

Hoppecke-Up Trail Entrance (Green Trails)

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The Hoppecke Up Trail begins here. It slowly winds its way up the Mittelsberg and the Hegekopf. It's a bit of a drag on the Biobike😅, but it's fun.
You can then continue up the Große Grube Trail.

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35.5 km

U1 Trail, Naturpark Sauerland-Rothaargebirge

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Beautiful trail, great to take with speed if you just drive along or over the roots.

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35.9 km

Uplandsteig Forest Trail

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This beautiful section is something different from the usual forest highways.

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43.8 km

Village Pond in Elkeringhausen

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Nice park area. Highly recommended for a break on the tour.

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44.8 km

Unteres Helletal

Nature Reserve

47.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.2 km

7.53 km

2.51 km

691 m

637 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

11.7 km

7.89 km

2.56 km

706 m

171 m

Elevation

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

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