World bike day: cycling action and faces of the Ruhr area!

World bike day: cycling action and faces of the Ruhr area!

On June 3, 2025, a special photo campaign took place in the Ruhr area on the occasion of the World Bicycle Day. Organized by Ruhr Tourismus GmbH, the event was in the sign of the use and importance of bicycle traffic in the region. The campaign included some of the best-known bike paths, such as the Ruhrtalradweg, the Römer-Lippe route, the Emscher-Weg and the Radrevier.ruhr platform.

cycling from the region as well as guests from Berlin, Mannheim, the Allgäu, the Netherlands and Belgium actively took part in the photo campaign. The scenes that have been recorded show people who are on the go with ferries in the green and explore the beauty of the Ruhr area.

variety of bike paths in the Ruhr area

The different cycle paths offer an impressive picture of the varied landscape of the Ruhr area. The Ruhr Valley Cycle Path extends over 240 kilometers from Winterberg to Duisburg and leads along picturesque stages with numerous holds to discover cities like Dortmund and Essen. The Römer-Lippe route extends over a proud 400 kilometers from Detmold to Xanten and includes the use of the lip ferries.

In addition, the Emscher-Weg is a popular stopover for cyclists, which meanders through the Emscherland between Castrop-Rauxel and Recklinghausen. The focus is on the combination of industrial culture and nature experience, especially in the Nordstern Park in Gelsenkirchen.

attractions and infrastructure

The Ruhr area, known for its large cities and its industrial culture, offers not only bike paths, but also promising landscapes. The region extends from the Rheinische Schiefergebirge to the Lower Rhine lowlands, whereby well -paved bike paths are available almost everywhere. These include the Hohe Mark Nature Park, the circular tour around Xanten and the Kirchheller Heide at Bottrop with its 100 km wheel network.

The photo campaign for World Bike Day impressively shows the variety of cycling in the Ruhr area. The portraits recorded can be viewed on the social media channels of the bike paths involved and illustrate the fascination and community that is created by cycling. Cyclists of all ages and origins come together to explore the beauty of this region and at the same time to set a sign of the importance of environmentally friendly mobility.

For more information about the bike tours in the Ruhr area, a visit to Komoot . A comprehensive overview of the diverse offers and tours can also be found on the website of Ruhr Tourismus