Erzbahn Swing – Jahrhunderthalle Bochum loop from Herne-Wanne-Eickel Hbf

Mountain biking trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Erzbahn Swing – Jahrhunderthalle Bochum loop from Herne-Wanne-Eickel Hbf

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Erzbahn Swing – Jahrhunderthalle Bochum loop from Herne-Wanne-Eickel Hbf

01:12

21.2km

90m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.93 km for 85 m

After 10.4 km for 242 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.46 km

Goldhammerbach

Highlight • River

Very beautiful watercourse, quiet and remote.

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9.48 km

A spectacular entry into the Erzbahntrasse. Architecturally interesting, but above all beautiful to look at and quite practical for cyclists and pedestrians. Actually, the route could also be called the …

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9.63 km

Westpark, Bochum

Highlight • Structure

The Westpark in Bochum is a worth seeing destination. The entire park is illuminated, especially in the dark.

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9.98 km

Jahrhunderthalle Bochum

Highlight • Monument

The Jahrhunderthalle in Bochum is an industrial monument and cultural highlight in one. It is an anchor point on the Route of Industrial Heritage and venue for events such as …

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12.4 km

View of Shaft Carolinenglück

Highlight • Monument

A beautiful cycle path, the Erzbahntrasse, the Centennial Hall in Bochum / Zollverein in Essen and the Nordstenpark in Gelsenkirchen-Horst is a must on the way.
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16.6 km

Erzbahn Kiosk

Highlight • Rest Area

It's just a snack bar. Nevertheless, she is well on the way to becoming a cult, without any fancy. That's how it works in the pot.

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16.7 km

View from the Erzbahntrasse Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

It is a very nice section on the Erzbahntrasse with a good view.

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18.0 km

The geographical center of the Ruhr region

Highlight • Monument

The center of the Ruhr area is in Wanne-Eickel (now Herne) Rolandstr. in the district of Röhlinghausen.
But as is often the case, opinions differ. Some clever "heads" claim that …

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