View of Albringhausen – View of the Elbsche Valley loop from Witten Hbf

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Witten

View of Albringhausen – View of the Elbsche Valley loop from Witten Hbf

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View of Albringhausen – View of the Elbsche Valley loop from Witten Hbf

01:54

29.7km

310m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 8 m for 9 m

After 29.7 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.27 km

View of the Ruhr from the Ruhr Bridge

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

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2.26 km

Elbschetalbahn Railway Viaduct

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We were able to drive this section unhindered

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4.71 km

Elbschetalbahntrasse Cycle Path

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The next four kilometers of the railway track route were released in August 2017. Very nice: paved from the beginning with design features such as gabions with a cyan-glass layer …

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14.1 km

Old Coal Railway Rail Trail

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beautiful train path with many great views

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15.4 km

View of the Countryside near Ruhr Region

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Here you have a beautiful view of small farms, fields and meadows, as well as forests.

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19.1 km

View of Albringhausen

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Very nice panoramic view of Albringhausen and the upper Elbschetal.

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21.8 km

View of the Elbsche Valley

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Beautiful view of the Elbschebach Witten Bommerholz nature reserve, a 32 hectare nature reserve in the Elbsche valley.

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24.6 km

The Elbsche Valley Viaduct

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The viaduct was extensively restored and is part of the Elbschetal cycle path. The view from up there on Wetter / Wengern is really nice.

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25.7 km

Viewpoint

29.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

9.99 km

5.63 km

3.16 km

385 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

5.47 km

1.74 km

123 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

14°C

8°C

62 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Comments

August 25, 2025,Silschede und Glückauf Trasse

A short tour through the Muttental valley without coal, but with sculptures made of "iron and steel."
The lion's mane made of chain links, cool idea 👍

Good luck ⚒️

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May 28, 2023,Zum Café Kännchen in Gevelsberg-Silschede

Between two longer hikes on the Pentecost weekend, a short bike tour - to the highly recommended Café Kännchen on the old Silschede coal railway on the Illberg.

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