7 extraordinary overnight adventures in the Ruhr area

Wouldn't it be nice to escape from everyday life for a while — to experience something special, to leave the city behind and to enjoy nature to the fullest? To stay where you'd like, to watch the stars while falling asleep and to listen to the gentle lullaby of running water coming from a nearby splashing stream. Well, these "overnighters" bring you exactly that: Real adventures that are almost like small vacations — without leaving the Ruhr area. To get started, all you need is your bike, your sleeping bag and something to eat. We've taken care of the rest.

The idea of the overnighter is as simple as it is ingenious. Instead of just doing the same rides around the city, you can drastically increase the amount of ground you cover by spending a night outside. With your sleeping bag in tow, you will have unimagined opportunities on trails that you've previously overlooked; places that you haven't seen yet due to them simply being too far away. Now, thanks to the logistics of these rides, you can ride, explore and enjoy the nature, before simply continuing your journey the next day.

These adventures work particularly well in the Ruhr area due to the numerous accommodation options that you'd struggle to find in any other region. From an overnight stay on a pedal boat to a "hotel room" in a concrete tube in the middle of the park, we have found seven extraordinary and unforgettable locations that make sure your adventure continues long through the night.

All of the rides featured in this Collection consist of three parts: the outward journey, the overnight stay, and the return journey. The rides themselves are also fairly short: they comprise ideal distances so you still have enough time to properly experience your overnight stay. Each ride's sleeping quarters are — for the most part — well equipped, so all you need to take with you is a sleeping bag, a sleeping mat and some food.

Ready for a maximum level of adventure with a minimum level of effort? Of course you are!