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Ruhr Region

Kohlenbahn Rail Trail – Glückauf Trail loop from Bochum-Langendreer West

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kohlenbahn Rail Trail – Glückauf Trail loop from Bochum-Langendreer West

Hard

5.0

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Kohlenbahn Rail Trail – Glückauf Trail loop from Bochum-Langendreer West

03:12

53.2km

690m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 53.1 km for 26 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.93 km

Lake Ümminger

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Lake Ümminger (Bochum)

In the footsteps of mining

The Ümminger See in Bochum is one of the gems in the area and is suitable for walks as well as a stopover for hikes or excursions with MTB or trekking bike.

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5.33 km

Laerholz

Forest

19.9 km

Kohlenbahn Rail Trail

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The cycle path on a railway line connects Hattingen with Wuppertal and leads southwards with a slight incline through the beautiful hilly low mountain range landscape of the northern Bergisches …

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20.3 km

Kohlenbahn Rail Trail

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Top surface for driving. Really great for cruising

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20.5 km

Stone Arch Bridge on Glückauftrasse

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Newly paved bike path 👍🏻

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22.0 km

Glückauf Trail

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The Glückauf route (former coal railway) is the longest continuous railway line between Hattingen and Wuppertal

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22.6 km

Stone Arch Bridge on the Nordbahntrasse near Sprockhövel

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A brilliant tour along the Nordbahntrasse and Kohlebergbahntrasse. Lights are a must because of the many tunnels!

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26.0 km

Oberes Sprockhöveler Bachtal

Nature Reserve

31.6 km

View of the Countryside near Ruhr Region

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Here you have a beautiful view of small farms, fields and meadows, as well as forests.

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31.7 km

View of the Old Kohlenbahn

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Beautiful track along the old coal railway. Many beautiful and small books invite you to take a break. View and location are fantastic. The Scheetunnel is an absolute highlight, especially …

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41.1 km

Viewpoint

53.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

15.9 km

10.7 km

9.35 km

480 m

285 m

214 m

Surfaces

32.3 km

10.2 km

5.50 km

2.75 km

2.46 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

28°C

16°C

0 %

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Kohlenbahn Rail Trail – Glückauf Trail loop from Bochum-Langendreer West

Lake Ümminger

Kohlenbahn Rail Trail

Kohlenbahn Rail Trail

Stone Arch Bridge on Glückauftrasse

Glückauf Trail

Stone Arch Bridge on the Nordbahntrasse near Sprockhövel

View of the Countryside near Ruhr Region

View of the Old Kohlenbahn

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