Von der Zeche Ewald zum Schloss Herten
Von der Zeche Ewald zum Schloss Herten
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Von der Zeche Ewald zum Schloss Herten
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25.4km
170m
Gravel riding
A special treat we offered at Gravel Ground 2025: a ride through the darkness, illuminated by headlights, to the lights of our city.
Even outside of the Gravel Ground festival, this short ride makes a great introductory loop. From the grounds of the Ewald coal mine in Herten, the route…
Last updated: April 10, 2026
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NSG Hertener Schlosswald
NSG Am Quellmuehlenbach
NSG Kellergatt
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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3.15 km
Herten Castle
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10.6 km
Schlägel & Eisen Colliery
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11.9 km
Allee des Wandels Rail Trail
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20.9 km
Recklinghausen II Mine Headframe
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21.3 km
Dragon Bridge at Hoheward Spoil Heap
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25.4 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
15.0 km
6.53 km
1.59 km
1.51 km
607 m
121 m
Surfaces
15.9 km
5.73 km
2.18 km
1.28 km
259 m
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Highest point (100 m)
Lowest point (40 m)
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Friday 4 September
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The second route led to “Herten Castle” and “Westerholt Water Castle” - mostly along beautiful forest paths. Then we reached the “Allee des Wandels” cycle path (a cycle path over the route of a former colliery …
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March 14, 2025
A special treat we offered at Gravel Ground 2025: a ride through the darkness, illuminated by headlights, to the lights of our city.
Even outside of the Gravel Ground festival, this short ride makes a great introductory loop. From the grounds of the Ewald coal mine in Herten, the route leads through a
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September 20, 2025
That sounds great!
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