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Cycle route · Neunkirchen-Seelscheid · Updated on 14 November 2026

R22 [NRW] cycle route

R22 [NRW] is a cycle route of 33.6 km from Neunkirchen-Seelscheid. Along the way you'll find 38 benches, 1 public toilet and 1 honesty box.

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R22 [NRW]
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From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 33.6 km
  • ± 2:15 h
  • ↑ 603 m · ↓ 319 m
  • Moderate
  • From A to B
  • Regional route

This route is in pieces in OpenStreetMap, so there are no kilometres per pitstop. Along the way you'll find 38 benches, 1 public toilet and 1 honesty box.

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Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 603 m
Down
↓ 319 m
Highest point
457 m
Lowest point
126 m
  • 5-10% slope · 3.2 km
  • 10-15% slope · 845 m
  • 15-20% slope · 338 m
  • 20% slope or steeper · 507 m

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

33.6 km in total
  • Street: 9.4 km
  • Busy road: 8.9 km
  • Track: 6.6 km
  • Road: 5.5 km
  • Path: 2.9 km
  • Cycle path: 153 m

Surfaces

33.6 km in total
  • Asphalt: 26.3 km
  • Paved: 2.3 km
  • Gravel: 750 m
  • Unpaved: 25 m
  • Unknown: 4.2 km

About the cycle route R22 [NRW]

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you cycle?

R22 [NRW] is a cycle route of 33.6 km that starts in Neunkirchen-Seelscheid. It does not end where it starts.

How hard is the route?

You climb 603 m in total and descend 319 m. Allow ± 2:15 h, without breaks. The level is moderate.

What roads do you cycle on?

The longest part is street (9.4 km), busy road (8.9 km) and track (6.6 km). Of the surface, 26.3 km asphalt and 2.3 km paved. For 4.2 km the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 38 benches, 1 public toilet and 1 honesty box. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Wasserburg HainchenWasserburg HainchenCastle · 189 m from the route
  2. 2SiegerlandmuseumSiegerlandmuseumMuseum · 4.9 km from the route
  3. 3St. GertrudSt. GertrudAttraction · 177 m from the route
  4. 4Burg HerrnsteinBurg HerrnsteinAttraction · 1.2 km from the route
  5. 5GilbergturmGilbergturmObservation tower · 1.3 km from the route
  6. 6PfannenbergturmPfannenbergturmObservation tower · 1.4 km from the route
  7. 7Gut BettringenGut BettringenRuins · 2 km from the route
  8. 8Burgruine HerrenbrölBurgruine HerrenbrölRuins · 2.6 km from the route
  9. 9WodanstollnWodanstollnMuseum · 3.3 km from the route
  10. 10Museum für GegenwartskunstMuseum für GegenwartskunstMuseum · 4.5 km from the route
  11. 11LahnquelleLahnquelleAttraction · 4.6 km from the route
  12. 12Schloss CrottorfSchloss CrottorfCastle · 4.9 km from the route
  13. 13Oberes SchlossOberes SchlossCastle · 4.9 km from the route
  14. 14Grube SilberhardtGrube SilberhardtMuseum · 5.9 km from the route
  15. 15FreusburgFreusburgCastle · 6.3 km from the route
  16. 16Nationales Automuseum – The Loh CollectionNationales Automuseum – The Loh CollectionMuseum · 6.6 km from the route
  17. 17Burg WildenburgBurg WildenburgCastle · 6.9 km from the route
  18. 18RabenhainturmRabenhainturmObservation tower · 7 km from the route
  19. 19Heimatmuseum KirchenHeimatmuseum KirchenMuseum · 7.1 km from the route
  20. 20Burg DenklingenBurg DenklingenCastle · 7.2 km from the route
  21. 21Burg OverbachBurg OverbachCastle · 7.6 km from the route
  22. 22Monte SchlackoMonte SchlackoViewpoint · 7.7 km from the route
  23. 23MemorialMemorialMemorial · 8.3 km from the route
  24. 24Burg BlankenbergBurg BlankenbergAttraction · 8.6 km from the route
  25. 25TechnikmuseumTechnikmuseumMuseum · 8.6 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is R22 [NRW]?

R22 [NRW] is 33.6 km long. Allow ± 2:15 h of riding: 15 km an hour, without breaks.

Is this route a circular ride?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Neunkirchen-Seelscheid.

How hard is this route?

Moderate, with 603 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 1 public toilet within 100 m of the route.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

No, there is no water point within 100 m of the route. Bring enough water.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Museum Wilnsdorf.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

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