Tourismus NRW e.V.
Numerous bicycle tours make it possible to experience the history of industrial heritage by bike the Rhineland or the Ruhr regions alike. It is worth taking a short or longer break to experience the industrial history of NRW through exciting exhibitions and experiences here.
Tourismus NRW e.V.
Industrial heritage in the Rhineland
Out on the cycle path of the industrial museums
This cycle path takes you past a total of seven sites of Rhenish industrial heritage. Anyone who would like to know if there could have been a good a career for them in the steel industry can take the entrance examination to become an apprentice at the Altenberg zinc factory in Oberhausen. Its tasks require both skill and strength. There may even still be a vacancy at the next stop, at the Hendrichs drop forge in Solingen, where heavy weights are still produced today.
Ruhr Tourismus Achim Meurer (www.achimmeurer.com)
Industrial monuments in the Ruhr Area
Out on the Industrial Heritage route
No matter if you prefer a visit to the open-air cinema in the Duisburg Landscape Park, an excursion across the grounds of the UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein, or a visit to the highest exhibition hall in Europe, the Gasometer Oberhausen: the Industrial Heritage route links highlights from industrial heritage in the Ruhr region that are well worth getting off the bike and taking a little time to explore.
Dominik Ketz, Tourismus NRW e.V.
Mine tour, trade routes, and railway history
Out on territory routes
As many as 15 themed routes present some highlights in the Ruhr Area, including the Haldenglück route to the most beautiful views in the Ruhr Area at the slagheaps. Once built up by the backfilling of overburden, slag, and building rubble in industrial times, they now offer a chance to cycle all the way to their top while marvelling at unique works of art and enjoying the view of the Ruhr Area.
