The photo shows cyclists in the West Park at the Centennial Hall in Bochum

Cycling holiday in the Ruhr area - on the road in the cycling area.ruhr

The radrevier.ruhr is probably the most unusual destination for a cycling holiday in Germany. Here awaits you node system, which covers 1.200 kilometers by bike and forms the perfect basis for a multi-day cycling holiday in the Ruhr area. Abandoned railway lines, canal bank paths, towpaths and the like invite you to special cycling experiences. Imagine your trip with the help of our tour tips and the overview bicycle-friendly accommodation establishments in the radrevier.ruhr itself.

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Plan your bike trip to the Ruhr area

The photo shows a group of cyclists arriving at the train station on the DB

Arrival in the Ruhr area

Whether by public transport, by car or mobile home or directly by bike - many ways lead to the radrevier.ruhr. The Ruhr area is well connected to the Deutsche Bahn rail network. The same applies to the connection to the motorway network. In addition, national and international long-distance cycle routes cross the region. With the airports in Düsseldorf and Dortmund, even arriving from afar is easily feasible. 

The photo shows a detour sign for current route information and detours in radrevier.ruhr

Current route information 

A lot is being built in the Ruhr area. Of course, this can also have an impact on your cycling holiday in the radrevier.ruhr. We have summarized the restrictions we are aware of for you. In this way, you can get up-to-date information on where you have to expect detours and route closures before and during your trip. 

The photo shows two cyclists checking in at the Bett + Bike Hotel Alte Lohnhalle in Essen

Bike-friendly accommodation establishments

The radrevier.ruhr also offers everything your heart desires at the end of your cycling holiday and off the beaten track! Numerous selected and bicycle-friendly overnight accommodations along the network of paths invite you to rest and relax. Our bett+bike-certified partner companies are well prepared for you and your bike.

The photo shows cyclists camping with a Bulli on a campsite in Hattingen an der Ruhr

RV parks in the Ruhr area

Camping and cycling just go together like the chain on the sprocket. In addition to beautiful campsites, the mobile home sites in the region offer a good opportunity to explore the Ruhr area by camper and bike. The many day tour tips, such as the RevierRouten, enable cycling fun directly from the camper. 

The photo shows a cyclist with the digital radtourenplaner.ruhr on his cell phone

Digital route planning 

Whether on day trips or longer tours in the Ruhr area: Our digital bike tour planner makes it easier for you to find your way digitally in the radrevier.ruhr. The digital radtourenplaner.ruhr helps you to always stay on the right path as a free application both on your home PC and as a mobile phone app for on-site navigation.

The photo shows cyclists on the Pfingstsee in the Kirchheller Heide in Bottrop on the RevierRoute Landpartie

Travel inspiration – Experience your cycling area

The possibilities for a cycling holiday in the Ruhr area are almost limitless. Thinking about the best holiday idea for yourself is not that easy. We will help you with your holiday planning and want to inspire you with a few travel ideas by bike. Whether it's a short cycling weekend or an extensive cycling holiday for a whole week.

The photo shows two cyclists at the metropolradruhr station at the Jahrhunderthalle Bochum on the route of industrial culture

Bicycle rental in the Ruhr area

You don't have a bike, would like to test a different type of bike or just don't feel like taking your bike to the starting point of your tour? No problem, because there are numerous bike rental systems in the radrevier.ruhr. 

The photo shows the bike transport from ADAMI Reisen

bike transport

ADAMI Reisen brings you comfortably and flexibly to the most beautiful bike-friendly hotels and accommodations in the Ruhr area and in North Rhine-Westphalia. Whether as a couple or in a large group of up to 14 people, you can use the flexible bike transport service, including the modern buses, to start your individual bike tour right on your doorstep. 

More tips for your cycling holiday in the Ruhr area

Tour tips, information packages and suitable inspiration. Here you will find more tips for your cycling holiday in the Ruhr area.

Tour providers in the cycling area.ruhr

Would you like to explore the radrevier.ruhr on a guided tour? Numerous tour providers in the Ruhr area offer you exactly that. From the classic city tour to themed tours, for example on the history of the Krupps, to sporty adventures high up on the heaps or over the region's mountain bike trails.