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

Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

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

Hard

3.0

(2)

riders

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

03:09

51.8km

660m

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: August 12, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 51.7 km for 26 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

5.26 km

Laerholz

Forest

18.9 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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19.3 km

Kohlenbahn Rail Trail

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Top surface for driving. Really great for cruising

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19.5 km

Stone Arch Bridge on Glückauftrasse

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Newly paved bike path 👍🏻

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21.0 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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21.7 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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24.2 km

Glückauftrasse

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It was really demanding, but the landscape was great.

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30.2 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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30.3 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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