Von der Quelle bei Winterberg im Hochsauerland bis zur Mündung in Duisburg in den Rhein
OSM map layer · LineString
51.31, 8.50 · rel 3988175
51.31, 8.50 · rel 3988175
Ruhrhöhenweg (Bestwig-Ruhrquelle)
28,8 km from Bestwig to Ruhrquelle through alpine terrain and lakes.
Bestwig
→
Ruhrquelle
linear
28,8km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
10× monument
3× Attraction
6× summit
1× Water
Grimme-Skulptur
monument ·
on the route
28,8 km
100%
Lina Lea Löwenstein
monument ·
on the route
28,8 km
100%
Siegfried Löwenstein
monument ·
on the route
28,8 km
100%
Julius Löwenstein
monument ·
on the route
28,8 km
100%
Grimme-Denkmal
monument ·
on the route
28,8 km
100%
Ruhrquelle
Attraction ·
on the route
28,8 km
100%
Hillerk
summit ·
on the route
28,8 km
100%
Wasserrad
Attraction ·
55 m off route
28,8 km
100%
Ehrenmal
monument ·
63 m off route
28,8 km
100%
Ruhrquelle
Water ·
74 m off route
28,8 km
100%
Haven
summit ·
93 m off route
28,8 km
100%
Denkmal
monument ·
131 m off route
28,8 km
100%
Suhrenberg
summit ·
169 m off route
28,8 km
100%
Kreuzberg
summit ·
194 m off route
28,8 km
100%
Eiskeller
Attraction ·
207 m off route
28,8 km
100%
Elly Schild geb. Kiefer
monument ·
221 m off route
28,8 km
100%
Hans Walter Schild
monument ·
221 m off route
28,8 km
100%
Max Schild
monument ·
221 m off route
28,8 km
100%
Voßmeskopf
summit ·
248 m off route
28,8 km
100%
Hengstkopf
summit ·
267 m off route
28,8 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Ruhrhöhenweg (Bestwig-Ruhrquelle) is 28.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, Ruhrhöhenweg (Bestwig-Ruhrquelle) takes approximately 7h 10min to complete.
No, Ruhrhöhenweg (Bestwig-Ruhrquelle) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Bestwig to Ruhrquelle. Plan ahead for return transport.
Ruhrhöhenweg (Bestwig-Ruhrquelle) starts at Bestwig.
Ruhrhöhenweg (Bestwig-Ruhrquelle) is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Ruhrhöhenweg (Bestwig-Ruhrquelle) is maintained and managed by SGV.
Yes, Ruhrhöhenweg (Bestwig-Ruhrquelle) is part of the National Walking Network (NWN), a wider network of long-distance hiking trails.