Hugo Trail – View of Halde Rungenberg loop from Kohlkamp

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Hugo Trail – View of Halde Rungenberg loop from Kohlkamp

Moderate

4.8

(21)

riders

Hugo Trail – View of Halde Rungenberg loop from Kohlkamp

02:11

39.6km

210m

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.4 km for 117 m

After 19.7 km for 263 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.03 km

Hugo Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This approximately seven-kilometer cycle path runs mostly along the old route of the Hugo Bahn, which was part of the once dense network of coal mines in the Ruhr. The …

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14.0 km

View of Halde Rungenberg

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I recommend using the dump only with an all-terrain bike. The up / downhill consists partly of coarse gravel and rubble. The rain has done the rest over the years. …

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14.1 km

Halde Rungenberg

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The Rungenberg tailings pile, with the adjoining site of the "Hugo" colliery on the north side, invites you to take beautiful walks.

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14.9 km

View of Hoheward Slag Heap

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15.2 km

Halde Rungenberg Summit (Twin Pyramids)

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The highlight of this former mine dump are the two pyramid-like peaks separated by a gap. At night, the two impressive spotlights complete the image of a pyramid. The wide …

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21.2 km

Viewpoint

26.9 km

View of Zeche Schlägel & Eisen

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30.2 km

Allee des Wandels

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The avenue of change connects the cities of Herten, Recklinghausen and Gelsenkirchen. Where coal and coke used to be transported for almost 100 years is now the pedestrian and cycle …

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37.3 km

Dragon Bridge at Hoheward Spoil Heap

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At the entrance to the Hoheward heap, you will be greeted by a dragon: its steel head rises 18 meters and the bridge railing rests against the ribs of the …

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39.6 km

End point

Train Station

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