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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Rhein-Herne Canal – Graf Bismarck Harbour Bridge loop from Bochum-Riemke

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Rhein-Herne Canal – Graf Bismarck Harbour Bridge loop from Bochum-Riemke

Moderate

4.6

(5)

29

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Rhein-Herne Canal – Graf Bismarck Harbour Bridge loop from Bochum-Riemke

02:38

48.2km

220m

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: June 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 28.8 km for 62 m

After 28.9 km for 88 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.58 km

Rhein-Herne Canal

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It has always been nice to cycle along the canal, to enjoy nature, to use it as a connecting route or simply to let your soul dangle and take a break

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9.30 km

Resser Wäldchen

Nature Reserve

3

11.9 km

Graf Bismarck Harbour Bridge

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The harbor is adjacent to the bridge. Many cyclists and walkers now come here for a break, which they can sweeten with an ice cream or coffee.

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4

19.2 km

Halde Rungenberg Summit (Twin Pyramids)

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The highlight of this former mine dump are the two pyramid-like peaks separated by a gap. At night, the two impressive spotlights complete the image of a pyramid. The wide …

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5

28.2 km

Nordstern Tower

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Only three of the winding towers built by Fritz Schupp during this period have survived, the Nordsternturm is the only one that is open to visitors (but not during the …

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6

28.3 km

Nordstern Colliery Mining Tower

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The Nordsternpark is located on the site of a former colliery in the middle of the Ruhr area and is very different from other large parks in the area. The …

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7

28.7 km

Nordsternpark

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The chimneys of heavy industry used to smoke here: this place has a long history as a mining site. But since 1993 there has been a shift in the shaft …

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8

28.9 km

Nordsternpark Bridge

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The Nordsternpark on the Emscher and Rhine-Herne Canal has many cycling and walking routes and offers a lot of culture.

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9

29.5 km

View of the Double-Arch Bridge at Nordsternpark

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North Star Park Bridge

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48.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.4 km

15.5 km

6.97 km

2.68 km

2.44 km

213 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

16.8 km

7.48 km

4.49 km

1.75 km

< 100 m

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