Hiking along the Ruhr

Hiking is one of the most popular leisure activities along the Ruhr, its reservoirs and dams. Whether on challenging routes through the Sauerland or on the trail of the unique industrial history of the Ruhr metropolis - the Ruhr Valley invites you to discover new things!

Ruhrhöhenweg

The Ruhrhöhenweg, which runs for a total length of 244 kilometres from the source of the Ruhr in Winterberg to where the Ruhr flows into the Rhine near Duisburg, is one of the most popular hiking trails in North Rhine-Westphalia. The special feature of the hiking route: although it roughly follows the course of the Ruhr, it does not run along the banks of the river like the Ruhr Valley cycle path, but over the surrounding hills. The Sauerland Mountain Association (SGV) maintains the long-distance hiking trail, which was created in 1958 and is marked throughout with a white St Andrew's cross. Numerous castle ruins and palaces as well as industrial monuments can be visited along the way.

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Hiking at the dams in the Sauerland

Wanderer mit Rucksäcken auf Waldweg – vorn grüner Rucksack, hinten Berge.

Sauerland-Tourismus e. V.

The Sauerland offers hiking fans ideal opportunities to pursue their favourite sport. Tour suggestions are available on the website of the Sauerland-Tourismus e. V. association.

Abendstimmung an der Möhnetalsperre mit Boot, Steg, Hügeln und Sonnenlicht.

Möhne dam

You can find more detailed information about hiking at the Möhne dam here.

Henne Dam

You can find more detailed information about hiking at the Henne Dam here.

Amecker Vorbecken der Sorpetalsperre an sonnigem Tag mit Wald und Wiesen.

Sorpe dam

You can find more detailed information about hiking at the Sorpe Dam here.

Luftbild: Staudamm der Biggetalsperre mit Wasser und grüner Umgebung.

Bigge & Lister dam

You can find more detailed information about hiking at the Bigge & Lister dam here.

Person mit Rucksack auf gewundenem Waldweg, umgeben von hoher Vegetation.

GPS hikes

Be inspired by individual hiking routes from the hiking community and plan your next excursion along the Ruhr.