Cycling day trip from Dinslaken to Duisburg

This relaxed cycling route takes you from the green northern edge of the Ruhr at Dinslaken down to bustling Duisburg. You'll cover about 27 kilometers, mostly on smooth, paved paths and quiet roads, with only gentle ascents—so it's friendly on the legs. The ride starts in Dinslaken, a town with roots tracing back to medieval times and bordered by lovely stretches of the Lower Rhine.

You’ll spend much of your time pedaling through peaceful countryside, passing both farm landscapes and small woods, enjoying stretches of both paved and gravel paths. As you roll south, you’ll catch glimpses of the changing industrial landscape that characterizes this part of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Your journey ends in Duisburg, a city famous for its huge inland harbor—one of the largest in the world. Keep an eye out for the cool mix of old industrial architecture and new creative spaces by the docks. This ride is great if you enjoy gentle adventures and switching up scenery from rural fields to urban canals. Don’t forget your camera for some unique Ruhr area snapshots!