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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Wannebach Valley – Hympendahl Viaduct Ruins loop from Dortmund Stadthaus

Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Wannebach Valley – Hympendahl Viaduct Ruins loop from Dortmund Stadthaus

Moderate

4.4

(35)

115

riders

Wannebach Valley – Hympendahl Viaduct Ruins loop from Dortmund Stadthaus

01:49

30.8km

360m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: June 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.9 km for 100 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.87 km

Bittermark Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The memorial, created in 1960, commemorates the murders of the Gestapo in the last days of the war before the liberation. The approximately 300 murdered are foreign forced laborers and German resistance fighters.

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10.9 km

Fürstenbergholz

Nature Reserve

3

12.9 km

Wannebach Valley

Highlight • Gorge

The wonderful Wannebach Valley is a must-see. The best route is from Syburg towards Schwerte (downhill). If you haven't been there yet and don't want to go, it's your own fault!

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14.9 km

Wannebach Valley

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Even if you don't believe it, the Wannebachtal belongs to Dortmund, the largest city in the Ruhr area. But when you are here, you don't notice any big city feeling, …

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17.5 km

View of Dortmund

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Nice view from the top to Dortmund.

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6

24.0 km

Phoenix West Industrial Heritage Site

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Lots left industry, impressive remnants of a bygone era.

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25.2 km

Bridge viaduct of the Hellweg railway line over the Emscher and Steinklippenweg. Unfortunately also defaced with graffiti.

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26.3 km

Hympendahl Viaduct Ruins

Highlight • Monument

And again, a place in the Ruhr area that you just have to see. The small detour is worthwhile.

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26.7 km

Phoenix-West Blast Furnace

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The Phoenix-West blast furnace plant, founded in the 19th century, is a testament to Dortmund's industrial past and is located in the Hörde district. It symbolizes the steel production that …

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30.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

9.33 km

7.19 km

2.67 km

1.44 km

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.8 km

7.94 km

2.67 km

1.95 km

318 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

25°C

14°C

17 %

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