

Cycling day trip from Düsseldorf to Duisburg
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Düsseldorf to Duisburg
Here’s a fun ride if you want a change of scenery between two Rhein cities: Start in Düsseldorf, the lively capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, famous for its buzzing Altstadt and funky modern architecture along the MedienHafen. From here, the route takes you northwest toward Duisburg, a city with an impressive industrial heritage and one of the world’s largest inland ports.
The ride is around 33.5 km and pretty gentle in terms of hills, with just a bit of up and down (don’t worry, you’ll barely notice it!). Most surfaces are paved and asphalt, so it’s smooth riding; a few stretches (about 12%) of gravel or paving stones make things interesting but don’t require a mountain bike.
You’ll follow a mix of cycle paths, quieter country roads, and dedicated cycleways, giving you a good balance of scenery and relaxation. Expect to be away from major traffic for most of your journey. As you roll into Duisburg, explore the regenerated Landschaftspark and maybe treat yourself to some classic Ruhrgebiet street food. Great for a half-day urban adventure!
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Holland 20
Cycling route in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 525.3 km
- Distance
- 127 m
- Ascent
- 132 m
- Descent
Düsseldorf- Duisburg Innenhafen
Cycling route in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 36.7 km
- Distance
- 46 m
- Ascent
- 63 m
- Descent
Düseldorf -Duisburg
Cycling route in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 49.3 km
- Distance
- 56 m
- Ascent
- 57 m
- Descent
Karlstraße to Falkstraße
Cycling route in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 37.7 km
- Distance
- 229 m
- Ascent
- 283 m
- Descent
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Cycling route in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 38.6 km
- Distance
- 76 m
- Ascent
- 85 m
- Descent
Rn6b Dusseldorf to Duisberg
Cycling route in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 33.6 km
- Distance
- 128 m
- Ascent
- 123 m
- Descent
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Cycling route in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 32.1 km
- Distance
- 92 m
- Ascent
- 82 m
- Descent
Mörsenbroich - Museum Küppersmühle
Cycling route in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 25.9 km
- Distance
- 39 m
- Ascent
- 46 m
- Descent
R13. Dusseldorf to Duisburg 31.5km S21
Cycling route in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 31.3 km
- Distance
- 87 m
- Ascent
- 96 m
- Descent
#29 Dusseldorf to Duisburg
Cycling route in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 26.6 km
- Distance
- 18 m
- Ascent
- 25 m
- Descent
Ruhrtal Radtour Tag 1 - Von Düsseldorf nach Duisburg
Cycling route in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 50.7 km
- Distance
- 40 m
- Ascent
- 52 m
- Descent
Dusseldorf - Duisburg 13.06
Cycling route in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 33.4 km
- Distance
- 26 m
- Ascent
- 38 m
- Descent
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- 20150317_105131.gpx
- Distance
- 38.6 km
- Ascent
- 76 m
- Descent
- 85 m
- Location
- Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Rn6b Dusseldorf to Duisberg
- Distance
- 33.6 km
- Ascent
- 128 m
- Descent
- 123 m
- Location
- Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- RR21 Dusseldorf-Duisberg.kml - RR21 Dusseldorf-Duisberg.kml_RR21 Dusseldorf-Duisberg
- Distance
- 32.1 km
- Ascent
- 92 m
- Descent
- 82 m
- Location
- Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Mörsenbroich - Museum Küppersmühle
- Distance
- 25.9 km
- Ascent
- 39 m
- Descent
- 46 m
- Location
- Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- R13. Dusseldorf to Duisburg 31.5km S21
- Distance
- 31.3 km
- Ascent
- 87 m
- Descent
- 96 m
- Location
- Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- #29 Dusseldorf to Duisburg
- Distance
- 26.6 km
- Ascent
- 18 m
- Descent
- 25 m
- Location
- Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Ruhrtal Radtour Tag 1 - Von Düsseldorf nach Duisburg
- Distance
- 50.7 km
- Ascent
- 40 m
- Descent
- 52 m
- Location
- Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Dusseldorf - Duisburg 13.06
- Distance
- 33.4 km
- Ascent
- 26 m
- Descent
- 38 m
- Location
- Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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