View of the Koepchenwerk – Rheinischer Esel loop from Dortmund-Hörde

Mountain biking trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

View of the Koepchenwerk – Rheinischer Esel loop from Dortmund-Hörde

Moderate

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174

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View of the Koepchenwerk – Rheinischer Esel loop from Dortmund-Hörde

02:57

47.8km

380m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.0 km for 170 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.20 km

Bittermark

Nature Reserve

6.04 km

Forest Trail under the Bridge (Bittermark Nature Reserve)

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8.35 km

Fürstenbergholz

Nature Reserve

13.1 km

Hengsteysee

Lake

13.9 km

View of the Koepchenwerk

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The Koepchenwerk, named after its planner Arthur Koepchen, went into operation in 1930 as one of the first two pumped storage power plants in Germany. It had an output of 153 MW and is now an industrial monument.

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15.2 km

Hengstey Hydroelectric Power Plant Bridge

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Across the barrage of the hydroelectric power plant on Hengsteysee leads a rustic iron truss bridge. Pedestrians and cyclists can cross the lake and enjoy a wonderful view, thus continuing their journey around.

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20.9 km

View of Lake Harkort

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A beautiful place that is always worth a visit!

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26.5 km

Ruhr Valley Cycle Path near Wengern

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A varied path that can also be completed in one stage!

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30.5 km

View of the Ruhr from the Ruhr Bridge

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Between Witten and Bomern or the starting point to Hohenstein or the Muttental.

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35.9 km

Rheinischer Esel Sculpture

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Beautiful donkey statue for the bike path.

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38.1 km

Rheinischer Esel

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

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47.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

14.9 km

4.94 km

4.83 km

2.10 km

205 m

Surfaces

26.2 km

11.7 km

5.08 km

2.99 km

1.82 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

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Comments

August 27, 2022,Dortmund An der Ruhr entlang- Syburg Etappe 2

Stage 2 Dortmund's south ´

From the Phoenixsee via Wellinghofen on the Rheinischer Esel cycle path through Witten. In Wetter to the Hartkortsee and on the Ruhrradweg to the Hengsteysee and the Hohe Syburg. From the castle you have a magnificent view of the Ruhr Valley. From the Hohen Syburg through the nature reserve Fürstenbergholz, Bittermark and Blomke past the …

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