Best bike touring trails in North Rhine-Westphalia

This short but lovely bike ride takes a small loop around Lake Hengstey. It starts at the Ruhr Bridge, crosses it, and then crosses the lake again at the Schiffswinkel Bridge. The route mostly winds through wooded areas, always with a view of the lake. The Cafe See-Schlößchen is a great place to stop for a break and catch a glimpse of the Mäuseturm.

Beautiful hiking trail around the Haltern reservoir near Haltern in North Rhine-Westphalia. This leisurely hike runs alongside the Haltern reservoir and offers beautiful views of the lake as well as plenty of opportunities to picnic on the shore. The route is suitable for both walking and cycling. Highlights: - Hiking on Haltener See lake - Panoramic views - West shore park

This route begins in the heart of Bonn, in the immediate vicinity of the university and on the banks of the Rhine. It follows the Rhine down to Rolandswerth where there is a ferry to Nonnenwerth and then to Bad Honnef. One also comes through the town of Bad Godesberg, which is south of Bonn. A quiet way to become one with the Rhine.

Leisurely loop route around the Lippesee near Paderborn North Rhine-Westphalia. This route around the Lippesee is equally popular with walkers and cyclists. Therefore, cyclists, in particular, should be considerate of pedestrians. The path leads around the lake without any significant inclines. Salitos Beach invites you to swim. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Refreshment possibility - Possibility to swim

Family-friendly and scenic hike near Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a great hiking trail that leads around Lake Elfrath. There are many sporting and cultural activities on offer, but swimming is prohibited for safety reasons. There are plenty of parking spaces at the starting point and a café to stop off at. Highlights of the tour: - Lake Elfrath - Outdoor dog run - Soccer pitch

Scenic mountain bike tour around the Dhünntalsperre dam, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Große Dhünntalsperre dams the water of the Große Dhünn, which flows together with the Kleine Dhünn here. The dam is a drinking water reservoir, i.e. direct access is prohibited and water sports, including swimming, are forbidden. The route leads almost completely around the dam with some gentle ups and downs and beautiful viewpoints. Highlights of the route: - Dhünntalsperre - Local flora and fauna -...

Varied bike tour near Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Erzbahntrasse is one of the most popular cycle paths in Bochum - undisturbed and without major inclines you can discover interesting stations of industrial history. The path follows the former railway line that connected various companies to the Rhine-Herne Canal between 1912 and 1929. Mines, the old steelworks and the canal are just a few of the historic sights. The path contains hardly any crossings and is very well suited...

Idyllic loop around the Sorpesee lake, North Rhine-Westphalia. The loop around the Sorpe reservoir in the Sauerland region is well developed and has hardly any metres in altitude. There are some shady sections and beautiful views of the equalising basin. There are beaches around the Sorpesee for swimming, sailing, fishing, hiking and cycling. This route therefore offers everything for a great leisure activity. Due to the minimal gradients, this route is suitable for everyone. The distance...

This varied loop, which is particularly lively in winter, leads through the heart of the Winterberg ski lift carousel in the Hochsauerland region. The trail takes in two of the most striking peaks in the ski area, the Bremberg and the Sürenberg. The route runs along a mixture of wide forest paths, gravel hiking trails and passages directly along the ski slopes, which, especially in the snow-free season, offers exciting insights behind the scenes of the lift technology. A central highlight is...

Varied bike tour in Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia. Start and finish at Gut Kinderhaus. Off we go in the direction of Aasee, the highlight of the tour. There are various activities to choose from at the reservoir if you want to take more than just a break. Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes - Nice prospects - Local flora and fauna - Refreshments available - Aasee