Deutsche Fußball Route NRW

The Deutsche Fußball Route NRW is a cycling route spanning approximately 800 kilometers through North Rhine-Westphalia, connecting stadiums, museums, and football landmarks. It passes through cities and countryside, linking places where the sport has shaped regional history and identity.

The route connects historical football grounds and stadiums from the industrial era, when the sport took root in this region. Many of these locations have evolved since their founding, but remain central to local heritage.

Towns along the route show strong ties to their football clubs through visible fan displays and local traditions. People here take their teams seriously, and you notice this connection in daily life throughout the region.

The route is well marked and offers downloadable GPS data for cyclists. Accommodations, repair shops, and refreshment stops are scattered throughout, with more options near larger towns and stadium locations.

The route connects not only major stadiums but also small local football pitches where everyday passion for the sport is visible. This gives cyclists a genuine sense of how deeply rooted football is in every community along the way.

Location: North Rhine-Westphalia

Website: http://dfr-nrw.de

GPS coordinates: 51.23370,7.05005

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:09