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Castrop-Rauxel

Erzbahn Swing – Grimberger Sichel Bridge loop from Castrop-Rauxel Merklinde

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Mountain biking trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Recklinghausen

Castrop-Rauxel

Erzbahn Swing – Grimberger Sichel Bridge loop from Castrop-Rauxel Merklinde

Moderate

4.6

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Erzbahn Swing – Grimberger Sichel Bridge loop from Castrop-Rauxel Merklinde

03:37

60.7km

420m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.31 km for 212 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.41 km

Bockholt

Forest

14.0 km

Erzbahn Swing

Highlight • Bridge

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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17.7 km

Blumenkamp

Nature Reserve

19.5 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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24.5 km

Grimberg sickle

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Get on the bike at the Jahrhunderthalle in Bochum, cycle on the Erzbahn route up to the Zoom Erlebniswelt in Gelsenkirchen and then continue the tour through the Emscherbruch to …

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29.0 km

Ewaldsee

Lake

29.3 km

Ewald Lake

Highlight • Lake

One glance at the lake is enough for us to want to immerse ourselves in this deep silence. In a figurative sense, of course. So, get off, sit down, and simply let your senses wander.

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29.9 km

Hertener Emscherbruch

Nature Reserve

31.2 km

Ewald Colliery

Highlight • Historical Site

The site of the former Ewald colliery has been extensively repaired in recent years. A large commercial area has arisen next to it, but the old industrial architecture clearly stands …

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32.8 km

XC Downhill Trail – Halde Hoheward (South Side)

Highlight • Trail

Nice descent with a few jumps. Perfect for beginners to practice.

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33.2 km

Horizon Observatory on Hoheward

Highlight • Monument

There is an official network of mountain bike trails on the Hoheward dump in Herten. Information and the route can be found at: landschaftspark-hoheward.de/hoheward/aktiv/mountainbike.html.

But a trip here is not …

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33.8 km

Halde Hoheward

Highlight • Structure

Top trail. Easy downhill with small jumps

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55.1 km

Teutoburgia Wald

Forest

60.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.7 km

18.5 km

6.41 km

6.13 km

2.01 km

Surfaces

30.9 km

16.4 km

8.75 km

1.97 km

1.46 km

1.28 km

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

28°C

15°C

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Erzbahn Swing

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