Guided cycling and pub tours from Bochum to Zollverein, Emscher Landscape Park, Duisburg, Essen and beyond
Handpicked cycling routes and a lively pub tour across the Ruhrgebiet
land-adventures · Bochum
Cycle Bochum’s industrial past on quiet rail-trails: a 3.5-hour guided ride past Jahrhunderthalle, Zeche Hannover and the KappsKolonie. Expect bricks, tracks turned into greenways, and stories that bring the Ruhr’s coal-and-steel landscape to life.
Simply Out Tours GmbH is a Bochum-based tour operator in Nordrhein-Westfalen that offers guided bicycle tours and a guided kneipentour. The company runs a range of themed cycling experiences across the Ruhrgebiet, including routes focused on industrial heritage, UNESCO sites, landscape parks, and city highlights.
Tours include Radtour "Kohle, Stahl & Siedlung" Bochum, a route through Bochum’s industrial past visiting sites such as Jahrhunderthalle and Zeche Hannover on peaceful trails. The Radtour rund um Zollverein explores the historic Zollverein coal mine and nearby Siedlungen with rail trail sections and views from Schurenbachhalde. The Radtour durch den Central-Park des Ruhrgebiets navigates the Emscher Landscape Park with canal scenery and sculptures while minimizing street crossings. The Radtour durch Essen inkl. Margarethenhöhe covers approximately 20 km of safe, car-free paths through parks and historic neighborhoods. The Radtour durch Duisburg highlights the harbor, industrial landmarks, parks, rivers, and can finish at Landschaftspark Nord with easy bike rental options mentioned for that route. Longer options include the 36 km Radtour-Emscher & Halden powerd by Nobbi with 550 meters of climbing, the Ruhrtalradweg "Königsetappe" along the Ruhr from Hattingen to Mülheim, and two 55 km E‑Bike journeys titled VOLLE KANNE RUHRGEBIET Nord and Süd that pass UNESCO sites and Krupp landmarks. For nightlife, the Kneipentour Bochum is a lively three-hour guided pub tour. Simply Out Tours GmbH focuses on active, eco-friendly sightseeing across the Ruhr region. Bookings are available online and trips operate in and around Bochum, Essen, Duisburg and other Ruhr-area locations throughout the year.
“Every outing is organized with local river knowledge, basic safety instruction, and equipment checks before departure.”
Starting point for all tours
Cycling routes and one pub tour
From three-hour pubs to long rides
Industrial history and green spaces
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The operator provides clear meeting points, departure times, and destination coordinates for all outings.
Personal flotation devices, emergency protocols, equipment checks, and paddling orientations are provided before departure.
Recommended layering, water shoes, sunscreen, and dry bags are detailed in each experience guide.
Guides share rich knowledge of regional flora, fauna, scenic landmarks, and river navigation.
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Simply Out Tours GmbH offers a variety of guided outdoor excursions, scenic routes, rentals, and custom itineraries tailored for families, couples, and adventure enthusiasts.
Yes. Most trips feature comprehensive safety orientations, equipment fittings, and calm routes suited for first-time adventurers. Check the details on individual experience guides for specific age and skill requirements.
Standard safety equipment (such as certified life vests and essential gear) is supplied for each booking. Detailed checklists regarding weather-appropriate attire and personal items are provided prior to departure.
Reserve a bike tour or Kneipentour from Bochum to discover Zollverein, the Emscher Landscape Park, Landschaftspark Nord and more.
land-adventures · Essen
Cycle through the heart of the Ruhr on a 2.5-hour guided loop that reads Zeche Zollverein’s industrial past from former rail-trails to slag-heap lookouts. Ideal for photographers, history fans, and curious travelers seeking a compact, interpretive ride around Essen’s UNESCO site.
land-adventures · Essen
Spend six hours pedaling through the Emscher Landscape Park from Essen: a guided, mostly traffic-free 35–40 km ride connecting Zollverein, halden viewpoints, restored waterways and converted rail trails. This route is an ideal introduction to the Ruhr’s post-industrial reinvention.
land-adventures · Essen
Cycle 20 km across Essen’s green rails and garden-city streets on a lively 4-hour guided tour. Meet at Evonik Stiftung and discover Margarethenhöhe, RS1, Niederfeldsee and the new Grüne Mitte with a local guide who blends history, urban planning and easy off-street riding.
land-adventures · Duisburg
Explore Duisburg by bike on a guided three‑hour route from Radstation Duisburg Hbf to Landschaftspark Nord. Pedal along the Rhine and Ruhr corridors, pass the Innenhafen and finish amid repurposed steelworks for a compact, revealing view of the city.
land-adventures · Gelsenkirchen
Climb artificial peaks, ride converted railbeds and towpaths, and hear the Ruhr’s coal-country stories on a 36 km guided loop from Heiners Biergarten. This 4.5-hour tour blends active hill work with unexpected panoramas—perfect for riders who want culture and climbs off the beaten path.
land-adventures · Gelsenkirchen
Pedal seven hours of river-side history on the Ruhrtalradweg's Königsetappe, from Hattingen to Mülheim. Guided highlights include Henrichshütte, Baldeneysee and Villa Hügel with optional stops at UNESCO Zollverein—plan transport because start and finish differ.
land-adventures · Essen
Bike 55 km through the southern Ruhr on an engaging, guided e‑bike tour that threads UNESCO Zollverein, Villa Hügel and Baldeneysee. Perfect for travelers who want active sightseeing with local stories and easy-paced climbs.
land-adventures · Essen
Cover 55 km of the Ruhrgebiet by e‑bike—Zollverein, Tetraeder, canals and greenways—on a relaxed, guided seven‑hour loop. Arrive at Werner‑Müller‑Platz to join local guides who turn industrial ruins into outdoor stories and scenic detours.
land-adventures · Bochum
Spend three hours with an entertaining local guide exploring Bochum’s Bermuda3Eck and hidden neighborhood pubs. This curated crawl combines history, anecdotes, and the best places locals go to drink.
land-adventures · Bochum
A lively 1.5-hour walking tour that starts at Bochum Hbf and brings the city center’s 1950s architecture, churches, and civic monuments to life. Perfect for visitors who want context, local stories, and a compact introduction to Bochum.
land-adventures · Essen
Spend three hours exploring Germany’s first garden city with a local guide—architecture, industrial history, and the green lungs of Grugapark come together in a compact walking tour. Start at Die Bürgerschaft and discover how design and ecology shaped everyday life in Essen.
land-adventures · Bochum
Trade a daytime city tour for a headlamp and a different Bochum: this 90-minute guided night walk through Westpark and the Jahrhunderthalle catacombs pairs illuminated industrial art with subterranean passages. Small groups, expert guides, and dramatic sunset-to-night transitions make it an unforgettable urban exploration.
land-adventures · Bochum
Turn Westpark into a family-sized mystery: this 60-minute flashlight tour around the Jahrhunderthalle reveals illuminated industrial façades, hidden symbols, and a new way to see Bochum after dark. Perfect for families and first-time night walkers.
land-adventures · Essen
Discover Zollverein at night on the Stirnlampen-Führung Zollverein Essen: a 1.5-hour headlamp tour that turns industrial relics, halden, and river corridors into a moody, unforgettable urban-nature adventure.
land-adventures · Essen
Walk from Margarethenhöhe’s garden-city streets to the imposing Villa Hügel and finish by Baldeneysee on a four-hour guided route that mixes architecture, industrial history, and lakeside calm. Small groups and local guides bring the Krupp story to life.
land-adventures · Bottrop
Walk Bernepark by headlamp and see Bottrop’s industrial past reshaped after dark. This guided 1.5-hour night tour along the Emscher, Bottroper Hafen and Rhein-Herne-Kanal highlights converted Klärwerk structures, the old Maschinenhaus and riverside reflections.
land-adventures · Bochum
Walk MARK 51°7 with a local guide and watch Bochum’s industrial past flip into a lesson in urban reinvention. This 1.5-hour, multilingual stroll layers history, architecture, and contemporary innovation into a compact, photo-ready tour.
land-adventures · Essen
Take a 1.5‑hour guided walk through Margarethenhöhe, Germany’s first garden suburb. Meet at Die Bürgerschaft (Am Brückenkopf 8) for a small-group tour that pairs architecture, social history, and leafy streets.
land-adventures · Essen
Hit the Baldeneysteig (Nord) for a demanding, history-rich day hike above Baldeneysee. Expect steep climbs, Ruhr-era ruins, panoramic viewpoints like Korte Klippe and guided local insight that turns a walk into an adventure.
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