Emscher Cycle Route – Hansa Coking Plant loop from Dortmund-Lütgendortmund
Emscher Cycle Route – Hansa Coking Plant loop from Dortmund-Lütgendortmund
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Emscher Cycle Route – Hansa Coking Plant loop from Dortmund-Lütgendortmund
01:57
36.1km
300m
Gravel riding
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 9, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 13.1 km for 144 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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10.3 km
View of the Westerfilde Countryside
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10.5 km
Großholthausen Farmlands
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15.1 km
Bolmke Nature Reserve — Forest Path
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18.2 km
Emscher Cycle Route
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18.8 km
Emscher Cycle Path — Dorstfeld railway tunnel
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22.6 km
Emscher Cycle Path
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24.5 km
Hansa Coking Plant
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Today, the Hansa coking plant, which was closed down in 1992, can be visited on the “Nature and Technology” adventure trail. The path leads high up to the "coal tower with a panoramic view" and to the heart of the coking plant, the furnace batteries, in which hard coal was once "baked" into coke at over 1000 degrees Celsius. The machine hall with a unique ensemble of five gas compressors is considered the jewel of the facility.
The special appeal of the industrial monument lies in the combination of architecture, technology and nature. Since the shutdown, nature has reclaimed its terrain. In addition to well-known plants such as birch trees and buddleia, exotic flora and fauna have also settled here.
For visitors, the Industrial Monument Preservation and Historical Culture Foundation regularly offers open tours on the “Nature and Technology Adventure Trail” on weekends and public holidays. Group tours can be booked at any time. In addition, Hansa-based coke crumb Karlchen Koks regularly invites children on a journey of discovery. The RVR offers guided tours of industrial nature. The Hansa coking plant also has a bicycle station. The Revier bikes can be rented for a fee.
Source: Press text Foundation for the Preservation of Industrial Monuments and Historical Culture
Both a visit to the museum itself and exploring the paths around the museum grounds are highly recommended. From Deusenberg with the MTB area, which is right next door, you have a fascinating view of the area.
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26.7 km
Mastbruch - Rahmer Wald
Nature Reserve
29.0 km
View of Dortmund
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36.1 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
12.8 km
9.29 km
8.10 km
4.13 km
1.84 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
20.0 km
9.53 km
3.02 km
2.57 km
946 m
126 m
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Elevation
Highest point (150 m)
Lowest point (60 m)
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Weather
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Friday 17 July
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16°C
27 %
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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h
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