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Witten to Herdecke
This ride takes you from Witten to Herdecke—a scenic little adventure of about 18.4 km through the Ruhr area’s green heart. You’ll start in Witten, known for its industrial heritage and the peaceful banks of the River Ruhr. From there, you’ll enjoy mostly paved and asphalt paths, with a few stretches of gentle gravel to keep things interesting. Most of your route is on bike paths or quiet roads, so it’s a relaxed trip with minimal traffic stress.
You’ll tackle some mild hills along the way—nothing too dramatic, just enough to get your legs working and provide some pretty views of forested valleys and meadows. After winding through the countryside, you’ll arrive in Herdecke, a charming town perched between the Ruhr and Hengsteysee lake. Herdecke is famous for its beautiful half-timbered houses and cozy cafés, perfect for a post-ride treat.
All in all, it’s a great ride for anyone wanting to explore the Ruhr’s calmer corners without venturing too far off the beaten path!
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Mahnmal Bittermark
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- 17.6 km
- Distance
- 190 m
- Ascent
- 98 m
- Descent
Mac Chickens Tour fĂĽrs Wochenende
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- 6.6 km
- Distance
- 37 m
- Ascent
- 10 m
- Descent
B/D Langendreer - Löttringhausen VV Rheinischer Esel
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- 12 km
- Distance
- 119 m
- Ascent
- 85 m
- Descent
Einmal Hengsteysee und zurĂĽck
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- 33.1 km
- Distance
- 194 m
- Ascent
- 193 m
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Ruine Hardenstein-Naturfreundehaus-Schnee
Cycling route in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 27.2 km
- Distance
- 475 m
- Ascent
- 325 m
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Eichlinghofen-Kemnade-Schnee
Cycling route in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 32.7 km
- Distance
- 290 m
- Ascent
- 182 m
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öööööö
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- 10.7 km
- Distance
- 137 m
- Ascent
- 66 m
- Descent
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Cycling route in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 8.5 km
- Distance
- 153 m
- Ascent
- 166 m
- Descent
RuhrstraĂźe, Witten nach Imkerweg, Hagen
Cycling route in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 14 km
- Distance
- 93 m
- Ascent
- 42 m
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Rheinischer Esel
Cycling route in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 12.4 km
- Distance
- 129 m
- Ascent
- 96 m
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Ruhrtal Radweg
Cycling route in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 26.9 km
- Distance
- 189 m
- Ascent
- 162 m
- Descent
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- 9 km
- Distance
- 178 m
- Ascent
- 110 m
- Descent
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