{"id":7237,"date":"2021-02-11T16:07:16","date_gmt":"2021-02-11T15:07:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funkygermany.com\/?p=7237"},"modified":"2025-10-20T12:49:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T10:49:49","slug":"bike-rides-western-germany","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funkygermany.com\/en\/bike-rides-western-germany\/","title":{"rendered":"Best bike rides in Western Germany"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

North Rhine-Westphalia is diverse: From modern metropolises to former industrial cities to half-timbered houses. And in-between: idyllic nature filled with deep forests, wide landscapes and magical lakes. Here and there a castles shines upon the hill. All these highlights are well-connected with beautiful bike paths, leading you across the province. You’ll be spoilt for choices \u2013 we’ll show you the best bike rides in Western Germany.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Up and Down (Bergisches Land)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019ll get wild and wet in the region of Bergisches Land. Here, bikers can find splendid views over the hills, a dozen lakes and huge dams shimmering between expanses of green land. Explore five idyllic watery locations on the one-day bike tour, \u201cWasserquintett\u201d. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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