May 5
Photo: Work on the Kupferdreh–Heisingen pedestrian bridge begins in August Essen, [Date], May 05, 2026. News about the planned renovation of the heavily frequented pedestrian bridge between Kupferdreh and Heisingen. As the [Organization] now announces, construction is scheduled to begin in August 2026. This marks the start of a project that has been of concern to many people in and around [Location] for months [...] Read More
March 4
Photo: Carl de Canedido. ADFC recognizes the quality of the route – Baldeneysee as a highlight. Berlin, Baldeneysee, March 4, 2026. The Ruhr Valley Cycle Route remains one of Germany's leading cycling destinations: At the International Tourism Exchange 2026 (ITB) in Berlin, the General German Bicycle Club (ADFC) once again awarded the route four stars. The nationally recognized seal of approval is valid for three years [...] Read More
29 January
Photo: Carl de Canedido. Success story between the Sauerland and Ruhr regions. Essen, Baldeneysee, January 29, 2026. The Ruhr Valley Cycle Route will turn twenty in 2026 – an anniversary celebrated not only by cycling enthusiasts, but also by tourism professionals and bicycle tour operators. Since its opening in 2006, the 240-kilometer-long long-distance cycle route from the source of the Ruhr River near Winterberg to [...] Read More
23 January
Photo: Cesar von Meissen Restrictions between Heisingen and Kupferdreh: What's important now Essen, Baldeneysee, January 23, 2026. The city of Essen is taking action: As early as 8 a.m., the popular cycle and pedestrian bridge between Heisingen and Kupferdreh was completely closed to the public. Even though this measure was announced in advance (Baldeneysee.Ruhr reported), it is likely to [...] Read More
01 February
Photo: © Georg Lukas | Mayor Thomas Kufen Closure of the Kupferdreh railway bridge Essen- imminent Essen, Baldeneysee, February 1, 2024. The railway bridge between Heisingen and Kupferdreh is undoubtedly an important testament to Essen's industrial history and the fastest non-motorized connection across the Baldeneysee between the Essen districts of Heisingen and Kupferdreh. Now the historic structure faces a [...] Read More