The Ruhr (/ ˈ r ʊər / ROOR; German: Ruhrgebiet [ˈʁuːɐ̯ɡəˌbiːt] ⓘ, also Ruhrpott German pronunciation: [ˈʁuːɐ̯pɔt] ⓘ), also referred to as the Ruhr area, sometimes Ruhr district, Ruhr region, or Ruhr valley, is a polycentric urban area in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Jan 15, 2025 · Ruhr, major industrial region along the course of the Ruhr River, North Rhine–Westphalia Land (state), western Germany. The river, an important tributary of the lower Rhine , rises on the north side of Winterberg and flows 146 miles (235 km) west past Witten (the head of navigation), Essen , and Mülheim to enter the Rhine between Ruhrort and ...

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The Ruhr is a region in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Once the uncontested heart of Germany's economy, the region was formed during the 19th and 20th century by the coal and steel industries and is going through a structural transformation, which makes it one of the most dynamic regions in Europe.

The Ruhr River is 146 miles (235 km) long and is an important right-bank tributary of the lower Rhine. It rises on the north side of Winterberg in the Sauerland at an elevation of 2,376 feet (724 metres). It flows north and then west in a deep well-wooded valley past Arnsberg.

Apr 25, 2017 · Cities, residential suburbs, and open crop fields in the Ruhr Valley interconnect with each other making borders indiscernible. The rivers Ruhr, Rhine, and Lippe all form part of the natural boundaries of the valley.

This page shows the location of Ruhr, Germany on a detailed satellite map. Choose from several map styles. From street and road map to high-resolution satellite imagery of Ruhr.

Jun 8, 2010 · Map of the Ruhr area, Germany – The map shows the Ruhr Area (Regionalverband Ruhr) with all cities with more than 50,000 inhabitants

The Ruhr is a river in western Germany (North Rhine-Westphalia), a right tributary (east-side) of the Rhine. The source of the Ruhr is near the town of Winterberg in the mountainous Sauerland region, at an elevation of approximately 670 metres (2,200 ft).

Average elevation: 384 ft • Ruhr area, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany • Visualization and sharing of free topographic maps.