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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path – Hardenstein Castle Ruins loop from Bochum-Langendreer West

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Mountain biking trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path – Hardenstein Castle Ruins loop from Bochum-Langendreer West

Hard

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Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path – Hardenstein Castle Ruins loop from Bochum-Langendreer West

03:33

57.3km

460m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 22.2 km for 154 m

After 29.2 km for 103 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.50 km

Krähenwald

Forest

4.29 km

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path

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Great cycle path with a mix of asphalt and gravel, suitable for all types of bikes except racing bikes. The asphalt sections are extremely fast and a lot of fun. …

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13.1 km

Rheinischer Esel

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A very relaxing cycling route with plenty of shade in summer.

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18.4 km

Rombergholz

Forest

20.1 km

Fürstenbergholz

Nature Reserve

22.2 km

Kaiser Wilhelm Monument, Hohensyburg

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From here the view is terrific! Every time I visited friends in Dortmund, they brought me here. But also the monument itself, with the 34 meter high tower and the …

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27.1 km

Ruhr Heights Trail

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While “below” strollers, cyclists and joggers “battle” each other for the best spot on the way around the lake, up here you not only have peace and quiet, but also …

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28.9 km

View of the Hengsteysee

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Here a few meters on the slope path over the path that leads around the lake you have a great view of the middle part of the Hengsteysees. To the …

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33.7 km

View of Wetter (Ruhr) and Lake Harkortsee

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One should not confuse the Harkortsee with the Stallion Lake here ... The first one
in the weather and the Harkortturm the other at Hagen with the Hohensyburg view.
Both lakes but only a "stone's throw" away from each other.

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33.9 km

Harkortsee Viaduct and Lakeside Recreation Area

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beautiful view and beer garden with mini golf

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48.3 km

Hardenstein Castle Ruins

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Here you cycle through the idyllic Muttental - the cradle of Ruhrpott mining. Hardenstein Castle was there even earlier than the tunnels, but today you can only marvel at the …

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57.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.8 km

16.1 km

6.81 km

4.35 km

3.72 km

466 m

136 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.3 km

14.4 km

6.76 km

2.25 km

1.60 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Monday 24 August

25°C

11°C

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

July 15, 2022,Tour

Quite a lot of landscape for "in the middle of the pot".👍🚴‍♂️🤗

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May 6, 2022,Tour

Did an "Alte Heimat connection tour" all by myself.
Nice and relaxed "cranked a little"

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May 12, 2024,Ruhrtalradweg - Kemnader See- Rheinischer Esel - Schwerte

Actually, I didn't want to drive that far, but the sun tempted me to do so 😎

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August 3, 2024,Schwerte - Kemnader See - Rheinischer Esel - Schwerte

The route offers many beautiful impressions.

The Rheinischer Esel was surprisingly empty today, so a very relaxed ride was possible.

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Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path – Hardenstein Castle Ruins loop from Bochum-Langendreer West

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path

Rheinischer Esel

Kaiser Wilhelm Monument, Hohensyburg

Ruhr Heights Trail

View of the Hengsteysee

View of Wetter (Ruhr) and Lake Harkortsee

Harkortsee Viaduct and Lakeside Recreation Area

Hardenstein Castle Ruins

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