Whether the Ruhr, Rhine, Lippe, Lenne or Sieg: large and small rivers in NRW shape the landscape along their banks in different ways and have also characterised the towns and people throughout history. Anyone who follows the waterways by bike from the source to the estuary will therefore experience a varied mix of nature, culture, history and lots of low-gradient cycling fun.
Always along the waterRiver cycle paths
Our favourite toursRiver cycle paths
- Ruhrtal-Radweg
Winterberg Learn moreIndustrial heritage and half-timbered idylls, towns and nature experiences: the Ruhr Valley Cycle Route passes many extraordinary places on its way from the Sauerland through the Ruhr region. - Erft-Radweg
Nettersheim Open todayLearn moreA leisurely 110-kilometer route along the river: from the source of the Erft in the Eifel to its mouth in the Rhine - Lenneroute
Winterberg Learn moreOn the Lenneroute, cyclists can enjoy the beauty of the Sauerland and get a little closer to the Ruhr region with every pedal stroke. - Möhnetal Radweg
Brilon Learn moreCycling through the Sauerland is usually quite strenuous. This is different on the Möhne Valley cycle path - thanks to former railroad lines. - Ruhr-Sieg-Radweg
Meschede Learn moreExplore two rivers and three regions by bike, cycle through the bat tunnel and discover the other panoramic cycle paths. - EmsRadweg
Hövelhof Open todayLearn moreFrom the source to the estuary: The Ems Cycle Path takes cyclists through idyllic landscapes, past towns, castles and forests to the sea. - RevierWasser - Experience rivers and lakes
- The Rhine Cycle RouteLearn moreThrough romantic landscapes and Rhineland metropolises: The most exciting section of the 1,320 kilometre-long Rhine Cycle Route runs through NRW.
