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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Recklinghausen

Oer-Erkenschwick

Alte Zechenbahn Rail Trail – Silverbach Nature Reserve loop from Oer-Erkenschwick

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Recklinghausen

Oer-Erkenschwick

Alte Zechenbahn Rail Trail – Silverbach Nature Reserve loop from Oer-Erkenschwick

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Alte Zechenbahn Rail Trail – Silverbach Nature Reserve loop from Oer-Erkenschwick

00:55

14.8km

90m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

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2.00 km

Alte Zechenbahn Rail Trail

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The old mine railway in Oer Erkenschwick is pleasant to drive.

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3.27 km

Alte Zechenbahn General Blumenthal VIII Rail Trail

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The former. Railway line (former. Zechenbahn General Blumenthal VIII) was expanded into a cycle and hiking trail.
The path is lined with native shrubs and tree species.

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3.30 km

Play Train and Rest Area at the Orchard Meadow on the Alte Zechenbahn

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There is still a locomotive on the old colliery railway.

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3.51 km

Anne Zechenbahn Trail

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5.20 km

Silverbach Nature Reserve

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nice bike path through the NSG 🦅🦔🦉

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8.72 km

View from Haardgrenzweg

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The Haardgrenzweg represents, as the name suggests, the border with the Haard.
Already from a distance you can see the large forest area, at the edge of which runs this way.

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8.74 km

Wooden Sculptures and Viewpoint at Haardgrenzweg

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All sculptures are made of oak wood and come from the artist Georg Maurus from Greifenstein in Hesse. It's hard to believe that he can create these lifelike and expressive …

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11.3 km

Wooden Sculptures on the Waldpromenade

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The impressive wooden figures, such as the wooden forest ranger and wild boar, provide a friendly introduction to the exciting Haard.
Wood art at its finest!

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14.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.36 km

5.87 km

2.35 km

151 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.05 km

4.86 km

3.30 km

469 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Alte Zechenbahn Rail Trail – Silverbach Nature Reserve loop from Oer-Erkenschwick

Alte Zechenbahn Rail Trail

Alte Zechenbahn General Blumenthal VIII Rail Trail

Play Train and Rest Area at the Orchard Meadow on the Alte Zechenbahn

Anne Zechenbahn Trail

Silverbach Nature Reserve

View from Haardgrenzweg

Wooden Sculptures and Viewpoint at Haardgrenzweg

Wooden Sculptures on the Waldpromenade

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