Wickede (Ruhr): Cycling Routes, Ruhr Promenade and Hiking Trails

When looking for a hotel in Wickede (Ruhr), you can take the local cycling and hiking trails and the Ruhr landscape into account. The tours vary in length and route: there is a cycling tour of about 26 kilometres with climbs, another circular route covering 29.8 kilometres, and hiking trails with both shorter and longer sections. Before booking, you can consider whether a cycling loop, a walking route or the river landscape is especially important to your stay.

Cycling Routes Through Wickede (Ruhr)

A cycling tour of about 26 kilometres starts in the centre of Wickede and passes Gut Scheda, Schlückingen, Waltringen and Echthausen before returning to Wickede. The route includes climbs. Within Wickede, it follows the cycling and hiking path along the Ruhr to the west; views of the river and the art and poetry trail invite you to stop along the way. Another circular cycling tour is 29.8 kilometres long. It also starts in the centre and runs through Wiehagen, Schlückingen, Echthausen and Wimbern, partly following the Ruhr Valley Cycle Route. These routes can therefore be distinguished both by their length and by the districts they pass through.

Ruhr Promenade and Hiking Trails

After the railway bridge, the cycle path runs between the course of the Ruhr and a small canal, then turns right onto the Ruhr Promenade. To the south, the river’s natural course, with its water features and riverside landscapes, offers places to rest. This stretch combines views of the Ruhr with clear route guidance.

The “RundWickede” circular hiking trail is 26.5 kilometres long, or 27 kilometres with a detour to the Marienbuche. It repeatedly climbs and crosses the Ruhr Valley twice, but has only moderate gradients. Shortly before the weir at the Echthausen water extraction facility, the trail passes the Wickede outdoor swimming pool. A well-signposted 10-kilometre section starts in Echthausen. It offers a view of the airport’s runway before continuing through the Echthausen Forest. If you are comparing different route lengths when planning a tour, you will find a shorter described section here alongside the long loop.

The municipality of Wickede (Ruhr) has a total of 27 kilometres of signposted hiking trails. They connect the five districts of Wickede, Echthausen, Wimbern, Wiehagen and Schlückingen. The network provides an overview of the districts, while individual sections have their own features, such as river views or a route through the Echthausen Forest.

Places and Getting Around

Local cultural landmarks include the former manor house in Echthausen and a chapel in Schlückingen. The manor house is a lovingly restored listed building in private ownership. The chapel in Schlückingen was lovingly restored by local residents. In the districts, you will encounter both historic buildings and the routes through the landscape described above.

The RLG bus route R46 is also relevant for getting around the municipality: it connects Neheim with Wickede (Ruhr); Echthausen, Talstraße is listed as a stop. Check the current timetable and stop information before travelling.

Culture in the Wider Destination of Soest

In the wider destination of Soest, museums offer additional, distinct cultural experiences. The Osthofentor Museum provides an overview of more than 1,000 years of the city’s history and Soest’s topographical development, using information panels, large-format texts, photos, graphics and a city model. The Museum Wilhelm Morgner with RAUM SCHROTH presents temporary exhibitions and a permanent exhibition of the Soest Expressionist Wilhelm Morgner. The Burghof Museum focuses on the city’s and church’s history, engravings by Heinrich Aldegrever (1502 to around 1555), and the exhibition “Everyday Life in the Middle Ages”.

The Soest Feud is also a cultural theme in Soest: the medieval festival takes place every two years and brings together more than 900 participants from 12 European nations. Check the event dates and programme before travelling.

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