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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

Moderate

4.9

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

03:21

47.6km

540m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: April 30, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.6 km for 120 m

After 31.7 km for 190 m

After 38.5 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.27 km

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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15.0 km

Herrenholz

Forest

18.3 km

Kermelbach

Nature Reserve

21.0 km

Hohenstein Wildlife Park

Highlight • Natural

The Hohenstein in Witten, with its game reserve and petting zoo, is one of the most diverse excursion destinations in the region.

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22.6 km

Hammer Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Hammerteich was created in 1722 by damming the Borbach (then Borbecke) stream. Today, it is a popular recreational area in Witten.

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23.2 km

Mühlengraben

Lake

24.0 km

View of the Ruhr from the Ruhr Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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28.1 km

Stadtforst Muttental

Forest

36.0 km

View of the Ruhr Region Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

37.8 km

Hardenstein Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

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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38.5 km

Royal Lockkeeper's House Beer Garden

Highlight • Pub

Very nice place to take a break. Cheap drinks prices.

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45.7 km

Lake Ümminger (Bochum)

In the footsteps of mining

The Ümminger See in Bochum is one of the gems in the area and is suitable for walks as well as a stopover for hikes or excursions with MTB or trekking bike.

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47.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

15.1 km

7.80 km

4.71 km

2.81 km

338 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.6 km

10.1 km

5.79 km

4.64 km

3.46 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

27°C

13°C

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

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path

Hohenstein Wildlife Park

Hammer Pond

View of the Ruhr from the Ruhr Bridge

View of the Ruhr Region Countryside

Hardenstein Castle Ruins

Royal Lockkeeper's House Beer Garden

Lake Ümminger

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