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North Rhine-Westphalia

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Rheinischer Esel – Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path loop from Dortmund-Hörde

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Mountain biking trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Rheinischer Esel – Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path loop from Dortmund-Hörde

Moderate

4.6

(16)

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Rheinischer Esel – Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path loop from Dortmund-Hörde

02:29

41.2km

300m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 34.0 km for 244 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.56 km

Forest path in NSG Kruckeler Wald

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Downhill very nice but uphill a torture😅

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10.2 km

Rheinischer Esel

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

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12.4 km

Rheinischer Esel Sculpture

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Beautiful donkey statue for the bike path.

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15.7 km

Witten cable-stayed bridge (Rhenish donkey)

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At the end of May 2023, the new bridge on the Rheinisches Esel was released.

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16.1 km

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path

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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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20.4 km

Rheinischer Esel Rail Trail (Dortmund-Löttringhausen to Bochum-Langendreer)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Bahntrassenradeln - Rhenish donkey between Dortmund-Löttringhausen - Bochum-Langendreer

The railway line Dortmund-Löttringhausen-Bochum-Langendreer is a former, more than 13 kilometers long railway line from the station Bochum-Langendreer to the station Dortmund-Löttringhausen …

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35.0 km

Flow Trail NSG Bittermark

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

36.8 km

Mountain bike trails in NSG Bittermark

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Great trails, unfortunately partly blocked by tree trunks.

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41.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.2 km

11.4 km

3.47 km

1.82 km

1.12 km

133 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

10.1 km

5.81 km

1.43 km

1.09 km

350 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 10 July

29°C

15°C

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Comments

March 10, 2025,Nomma wacka in Kurz😎

Once you've zipped over the Rheinischer Esel. A pleasure in a nutshell😊

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July 29, 2023,Tour mit Vatta😎

Redeemed the birthday gift today. Relaxed tour to Lake Phoenix. Had breakfast on the way, visited the zoo and ate ice cream. Another dinner tonight and tomorrow we go back...😊

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January 28, 2025,Rausrausraus-der Junge muss raus🚲😎

Quickly cleaned the bike and then off we went. It was like spring today😎

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Rheinischer Esel – Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path loop from Dortmund-Hörde

Forest path in NSG Kruckeler Wald

Rheinischer Esel

Rheinischer Esel Sculpture

Witten cable-stayed bridge (Rhenish donkey)

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path

Rheinischer Esel Rail Trail (Dortmund-Löttringhausen to Bochum-Langendreer)

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