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Mintard Bridge – The Esel Climb loop from Ratinger Waldsee

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Mettmann

Ratingen

Mintard Bridge – The Esel Climb loop from Ratinger Waldsee

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4.3

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Mintard Bridge – The Esel Climb loop from Ratinger Waldsee

01:04

26.2km

120m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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7.38 km

Wambachtal and Oembergmoor Forest Path

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Is better than it looks

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9.15 km

Nachbarsweg

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Nice paved and straight track

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14.4 km

View of the Mintard Ruhr Valley Bridge

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16.4 km

Mintard Ruhr Valley Bridge (A52)

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The Ruhrtal bridge in the south of Mülheim on the border with Essen is the longest road bridge made of steel in Germany at 1,830 meters. The building runs as …

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17.7 km

Historic Half-Timbered House

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is under monument protection and is a great eye-catcher. In good condition.

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18.8 km

The Esel Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Why is that called "on the donkey" here? The answer is: There used to be not this beautiful road here, but a steep path that the carters had to climb. …

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22.2 km

Fast descent through the forest

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The track is really fun and calm

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26.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

7.71 km

5.23 km

1.51 km

615 m

299 m

Surfaces

23.3 km

2.00 km

889 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

27°C

14°C

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Mintard Bridge – The Esel Climb loop from Ratinger Waldsee

Wambachtal and Oembergmoor Forest Path

Nachbarsweg

View of the Mintard Ruhr Valley Bridge

Mintard Ruhr Valley Bridge (A52)

Historic Half-Timbered House

The Esel Climb

Fast descent through the forest

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