From time to time there are also roadworks on the RuhrtalRadweg. We have compiled all known measures here so that you can inform yourself in advance. Detour are always set up and signposted on site. The detour are not included in the GPX track to avoid confusion caused by too many different GPX tracks in circulation.

In case of flooding of the Ruhr, you will find the corresponding flood bypasses here. Please note that the ruhrtalFähre Hardenstein can also stop operating at short notice during the off-season if the water level is too high. The daily updated ferry times can be found here: https://www.wabembh.de/

Attention: Current information on arrival and departure by train in 2025

In addition to construction sites directly on the RuhrtalRadweg, there may also be closures or cancellations when traveling by train. You can find all the information we know about this HERE.

Please always check the following link before starting your journey to see if there are any replacement timetables, delays or changed connections:
www.zuginfo.nrw

Construction sites and route closures for rail travel in 2025

The following construction sites and route plans for 2025 are already known. This list will be updated on an ongoing basis:

Route section	Period 2025	Measure	Impact
Bestwig - Brilon-Wald	22.06. - 21.09.	Tunnel work	No train traffic, Winterberg journey not affected, Mon-Fri hourly connection to Winterberg
Wickede - Meschede	08.05.- 19.05.	Points work	No train service Winterberg journey affected
Schwerte - Wickede & Fröndenberg - Menden	21.05.- 26.05. & 30.05. - 03.06. & 11.06. - 16.06.	Points work	No train service Winterberg journey affected
Warburg - Scherfede	20.08. - 27.08.	Points work	No train service Winterberg journey not affected
Arnsberg - Bestwig	29.09. - 04.10.	Points work	No train service Winterberg journey affected
Messinghausen - Warburg	22.10. - 01.11.	Points work	No train service Winterberg journey not affected
Brilon-Wald - Willingen	11.05 - 26.05.	Points work	No train service Arrival Winterberg not affected

Full closure of the RuhrtalRadweg between Wehrstapel and Meschede

The RuhrtalRadweg is being renovated between Wehrstapel and Meschede. Period of closure: 15.05.2025 to 31.07.2025.

Arnsberg-Oeventrop

Due to a bridge construction project in Oeventrop, the RuhrtalRadweg is not passable throughout. Please use the temporary Kirchstraße bridge (dismount and push). Then use the Widayweg road (if necessary, dismount briefly here too).

Arnsberg-Neheim/Hüsten

On Wednesday and Thursday (21.5/22.5.), explosive ordnance sounding work will be carried out in the planning area for the replacement of the Ruhr bridge along the L544. The exploratory sites concerned are located outside the road traffic area, but in the area of the RuhrtalRadweg cycle path. This means that it will not be possible to cross underneath the existing structure for the duration of the work. A detour route will be signposted. Most of the work will take place in the area of road traffic. Individual lanes will have to be closed for the duration of the work. This may lead to traffic obstructions. Further information can be found at: https://www.strassen.nrw.de/l544-ersatzneubau-der-bruecke-zwischen-arnsberg-neheim-und-huesten-ueber-die-ruhr-projektueberblick.html

Alternative route: Iserlohn

In Iserlohn, there may be short-term closures on the main route of the RuhrtalRadweg. An alternative route is signposted locally and leads via the districts of Hennen and Rheinen or via junctions 30, 29, 27 to 25. From here, the RuhrtalRadweg will follow the previous route again.

In the long term, the RuhrtalRadweg will be moved closer to the Ruhr here and planning is already underway.

Schwerte: Closure of the RuhrtalRadweg in the area of the B236 underpass

Period of closure: 14.04.2025 - probably 02.06.2025

Due to construction work, the underpass under the B236 must unfortunately be closed. A detour will be signposted (described downstream) in an arc to the north via Schützenstr. (with cycle facilities) and then on the footpath and cycle path of the B236.

Hattingen

Essen-Heisingen and -Kupferdreh

Closure and detour of the RuhrtalRadweg between KP51 & 53 or 54

Period of the closure: 16.06.2025 - unknown

Unfortunately, the "Stauseebogen" road must be closed for the time being due to an imminent collapse (old mine). The detour continues along Wuppertaler Straße via Kampmannbrücke without any problems. Before the next bridge at Baldeneysee, turn diagonally down to the right near KP54 to rejoin the RuhrtalRadweg.

Mülheim / Oberhausen

Due to major dyke damage following the floods of recent years, the section of the RuhrtalRadweg running within the dyked area at the transition to Oberhausen will unfortunately remain closed for the time being. Signposted detour (downstream direction) after crossing under the A40 approximately parallel via Friesen-, Solbad- and Kewerstr. past the Ruhrpark. As long as the underpass at the railroad bridge is still under construction, follow Kewerstr. in a right-hand bend from Speldorf Str. and only after the railroad underpass via Behrensstr. through the traffic-calmed residential area back to the banks of the Ruhr.