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North Rhine-Westphalia

View of the Ruhr – Schoof's bridge over the Ruhr loop from Holzwickede

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North Rhine-Westphalia

View of the Ruhr – Schoof's bridge over the Ruhr loop from Holzwickede

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4.4

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View of the Ruhr – Schoof's bridge over the Ruhr loop from Holzwickede

02:16

36.9km

330m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.6 km for 72 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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4.73 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

2

6.95 km

View of the Ruhr

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Ruhr valley near Schwerte always offers beautiful views of the Ruhr and a lot of nature. Often off the main roads.

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3

6.97 km

Schoof's bridge over the Ruhr

Highlight • Bridge

Be careful and stand on the pavement, not infrequently make the car owners on the bridge the monkey and then get upset when you get excited. They are a bit …

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4

12.3 km

Cycle path towards Sümmern

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good bike path, a bit rocky at the end, not necessarily great for racing bikes otherwise.

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5

13.4 km

Baarbach Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

The cycle path largely runs parallel to the Baarbach stream. It's the most beautiful connection between Iserlohn and the Ruhr Valley Trail.

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6

15.7 km

Historic Factory Complex Maste-Barendorf

Highlight • Historical Site

Cultural events and concerts such as "Rock in Barendorf" take place here on a regular basis. In the run-up to Christmas, a very nice market is held here. There is a free charging station for e-bikers.

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7

15.7 km

Baartal Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

It's very nice bike path. It leads from Iserlohn Kalthof to Seilersee

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8

18.7 km

Seiler Lake

Highlight • Lake

At least one ice cream truck will be under the highway bridge in summer. Here is gladly stopped for a small ice cream before it goes on.

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9

23.4 km

Baarbach Stream

Highlight • River

Beautiful little stream with the possibility to rest.

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B

36.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

13.5 km

7.18 km

512 m

252 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.9 km

2.62 km

271 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

28°C

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