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Erzbahn Swing – Path Along the Spoil Heap loop from Bochum-Langendreer West

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Erzbahn Swing – Path Along the Spoil Heap loop from Bochum-Langendreer West

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Erzbahn Swing – Path Along the Spoil Heap loop from Bochum-Langendreer West

01:19

20.8km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.28 km for 99 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.92 km

Start or end point of the Erzbahntrasse at Jahrhunderthalle Bochum

Highlight • Cycleway

Not far from the Jahrhunderthalle is the entrance to the Erzbahntrasse.

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10.2 km

Erzbahn Swing

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A spectacular entry into the Erzbahntrasse. Architecturally interesting, but above all beautiful to look at and quite practical for cyclists and pedestrians. Actually, the route could also be called the …

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10.8 km

Jahrhunderthalle - Westpark Bochum

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There is often something going on here in summer.

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11.3 km

Jahrhunderthaus Bochum

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"The Jahrhunderthaus Bochum is the trade union center of IG Metall in Bochum and was built from 2004 to 2005. As a landmark, the Jahrhunderthaus sets an architectural symbol in …

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13.0 km

Pottwal mural by Denis Klatt, Franz-Voigt-Straße

Highlight • Monument

An absolute eye-catcher, it fits the pot. A sperm whale swimming through what would be a huge lake without pumping.

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16.5 km

Bike Path to Deponie Kornharpen

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Hmm, I don't really understand the point of this cycle path. To do something good for bicycle traffic, the city of Bochum should have converted a street in the city into a cycle path.

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17.4 km

Path Along the Spoil Heap

Highlight • Trail

Ideal for bypassing the overcrowded Ümmiger Lake

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18.3 km

Green Field in the Ruhr Region

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Simply nature, with a bit of luck watching birds hunting, is definitely worth a while to linger there and let nature take their toll

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20.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.81 km

6.31 km

5.42 km

1.56 km

504 m

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

1.83 km

795 m

623 m

211 m

Elevation

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Today

Wednesday 20 May

21°C

13°C

26 %

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Erzbahn Swing – Path Along the Spoil Heap loop from Bochum-Langendreer West

Start or end point of the Erzbahntrasse at Jahrhunderthalle Bochum

Erzbahn Swing

Jahrhunderthalle - Westpark Bochum

Jahrhunderthaus Bochum

Pottwal mural by Denis Klatt, Franz-Voigt-Straße

Bike Path to Deponie Kornharpen

Path Along the Spoil Heap

Green Field in the Ruhr Region

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