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Ruhr Region

Sportliche Gravel-Tour über die Ruhrhöhen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Sportliche Gravel-Tour über die Ruhrhöhen

Hard

4.8

(14)

riders

Sportliche Gravel-Tour über die Ruhrhöhen

03:56

54.7km

610m

Gravel riding

This tour will delight sports enthusiasts and climbing aficionados. You won't often find so much elevation gain in such a short distance in the Ruhr area. The constant ups and downs are more strenuous than a steady climb in the Alps. Not only the highlights along the way, but also…

by radrevier.ruhr

Last updated: April 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 19 m for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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25.0 km

Sengenholzer Bridge (Niederbergbahn Viaduct)

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge is one of the most beautiful places on the entire route tour. The view is wonderful and the viaduct is simply an impressive structure. The descent is particularly recommended when you rush quickly over the bridge.

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40.5 km

Maria im Maien Pilgrimage Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

The pilgrimage chapel "Maria im Maien" is located in the small hamlet of Pierburg. It is used for special devotions, as a pilgrimage destination, and for wedding services.

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43.4 km

Old School Half-Timbered House

Highlight • Monument

As far as I know, it's a residential building nowadays. Nice to look at, and if you like hills, you should definitely drive by it.

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49.4 km

Saarn Monastery

Highlight • Religious Site

Saarn Monastery, with its beautiful herb garden, is a great place to relax.

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53.4 km

RS1 Cycle Route – Mülheim Section

Highlight • Cycleway

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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54.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

13.1 km

12.9 km

11.3 km

857 m

429 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.1 km

6.49 km

4.31 km

2.89 km

1.68 km

342 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

31°C

14°C

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Comments

December 8, 2025

This tour will delight sports enthusiasts and climbing aficionados. You won't often find so much elevation gain in such a short distance in the Ruhr area. The constant ups and downs are more strenuous than a steady climb in the Alps. Not only the highlights along the way, but also the stunning scenery

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