Rhein-Herne Canal – Schurenbachhalde loop from Halde Ellinghorst

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Rhein-Herne Canal – Schurenbachhalde loop from Halde Ellinghorst

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Rhein-Herne Canal – Schurenbachhalde loop from Halde Ellinghorst

02:14

36.9km

190m

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: September 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 25.5 km for 127 m

After 25.7 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.22 km

Mottbruchhalde — Summit and Crater View

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Between Halde Hoheward and Halde Haniel the highest heap at 86 meters above the surrounding area.
Although entry is still forbidden, you often meet walkers and mountain bikers there. Very long but steady climb around the mountain.

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17.4 km

Rhein-Herne Canal

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Between Rhein and Herne with some nice sections on cycling.

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20.6 km

Schurenbachhalde

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The Schurenbachhalde in the north of Essen is the city's largest. Once you've found the way to the top, numerous, partly beautifully prepared single trails lead down. On the large …

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20.7 km

Schurenbachhalde

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Particularly beautiful hall. Not only because of the nice unpaved climb, but also because of the special plateau at the top, where the wind has free play and the special monument catches your eye... only then the view ;-)

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22.6 km

Brammentrail Halde Eickwinkel

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Lovely piece of MTB trail on this halde. Playfully up, enjoying the view and then down at speed through the bends. Delicious! Also great for cycling with a gravel bike.

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25.3 km

Nordsternpark Double-Arch Bridge

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The bridge was completely renovated last year and now shines like it did in the old days
times.

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25.6 km

Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen

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A concert or a play right on the water. Pure experience in the area

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25.6 km

Nordsternpark Bridge

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The Nordsternpark on the Emscher and Rhine-Herne Canal has many cycling and walking routes and offers a lot of culture.

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36.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

6.69 km

5.08 km

4.32 km

1.36 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.6 km

10.5 km

4.11 km

2.98 km

1.52 km

195 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

15°C

8°C

64 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

April 24, 2022,Haldentour - GLA - GE

I can see, I can't take the altitude charges seriously.....
Just ignore...
Looks good though!🤣

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Rhein-Herne Canal – Schurenbachhalde loop from Halde Ellinghorst

Mottbruchhalde — Summit and Crater View

Rhein-Herne Canal

Schurenbachhalde

Schurenbachhalde

Brammentrail Halde Eickwinkel

Nordsternpark Double-Arch Bridge

Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen

Nordsternpark Bridge

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