4 days between castles, mining, steel and iron
Along the Ruhr, often idyllic, rural and close to nature, you go on a discovery tour by bike through the Ruhr region. What makes this tour so extraordinary are the still recognizable traces of coal and steel and the imposing industrial monuments in contrast to the many idyllic and rural sections and nature reserves.
Day 1: Schwerte
Individual arrival in Schwerte and overnight stay. Spend your arrival day in the beautiful old town of Schwerte and discover sights such as the old town hall with the Ruhr Valley Museum.
Day 2: Schwerte - Witten (approx. 30 km)
From Schwerte you cycle along the Hengstey and Harkot lakes to Witten. A nice change of pace: a passenger boat trip to Wetter is offered on Lake Harkort in Herdecke, where you can also take your bike with you.
Day 3: Witten - Essen (approx. 60 km)
The next day starts with a mining highlight: in the Nachtigall colliery you will experience the roots of Ruhr mining and even enter a real coal seam. In Hattingen, not only the historic Altstadt is worth seeing, but also the former Henrichshütte.
Day 4: Essen - Duisburg (approx. 30 km)
Today is full of attractions. The Villa Hügel of industrial pioneer Alfred Krupp and the Baldeneysee, where you will still find many witnesses to the beginnings of Ruhr mining. In Werden, the St. Ludgerus Abbey and the beautiful Altstadt (Old Town) of the over 1200-year-old town are impressive. Between Kettwig and Duisburg, the RuhrtalRadweg leads through a lot of nature, as only a small part of the banks of the Ruhr are built on. A historic water tower with a water museum and the Schloss Broich and Styrum castles round off the day.
Day 5: Departure
Summary: What makes this tour so extraordinary are the still recognizable traces of coal and steel and the imposing industrial monuments in contrast to the many idyllic and rural sections and nature reserves.
Prices for 2024:
559,- € per person in a double room
740,- € per person in a single room
Services:
- 4 x B&B in 3-4 star hotels with shower/WC
- luggage transfer from hotel to hotel to Duisburg
- A tour package incl. cycle map and individual road book with lots of tips on the RuhrtalRadweg
- travel insurance certificate
- 7-day service hotline
extras:
- Free table reservation: instead of a classic half board, we will be happy to reserve a dinner for you in the restaurant of the respective hotel
- Extra night in Duisburg 69,- EUR p.p. in a double room // 109,- EUR p.p. in a single room
- Rental bike for 3 days: 90,- € per trekking bike 24-speed // 175,- € per e-bike
- Travel cancellation insurance incl. "Corona insurance"
Number of participants & dates
Unaccompanied: from 2 people, max. 15 people recommended
Accompanied: on request, min. 10 and max. 15 people recommended
Unaccompanied: free choice of dates
Accompanied: free choice of dates
Tour de Ruhr GmbH
Emscherstrasse 71
47137 Duisburg
Phone: 0203 / 429 19 19; Fax: 0203 / 429 19 45
info@tour-de-ruhr.de
www.tour-de-ruhr.de
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