Restored Emscher – Phoenix Lake loop from Dortmund-Mengede

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Restored Emscher – Phoenix Lake loop from Dortmund-Mengede

Moderate

4.5

(45)

249

riders

Restored Emscher – Phoenix Lake loop from Dortmund-Mengede

03:01

48.4km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: October 9, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.6 km for 207 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.78 km

Ehem. Luftschacht West (Königsmühle)

Forest

11.8 km

Renatured Emscher section at Deusenberg

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The hiking and cycling path along the increasingly renatured Emscher is a real gem in the middle of the Ruhr metropolis and the surrounding towns. Mostly running parallel to the …

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12.1 km

Bick auf die Renaturierte Emscher

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At this point in Deusen, with a view from the Emscher Bridge, you can clearly see how the former sewer has become a natural river again.

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12.2 km

Restored Emscher

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It is wonderful to observe how the Emscher is finding its way back to nature bit by bit from tour to tour.

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23.5 km

Hympendahl Viaduct Ruins

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And again, a place in the Ruhr area that you just have to see. The small detour is worthwhile.

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27.3 km

Phoenix-See

Lake

28.0 km

Phoenix Lake

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The Phönixsee is a great destination and there is always something new to discover.

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28.2 km

Phoenix Lake

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Nice place to stay in the middle of the city. Restaurants are also available and you take a separate path to the pedestrians around the lake.

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29.5 km

Emscherweg

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Here you have to know where you want to go :) Otherwise you'll get lost :)

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30.6 km

Phoenix-West Blast Furnace

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The Phoenix-West blast furnace plant, founded in the 19th century, is a testament to Dortmund's industrial past and is located in the Hörde district. It symbolizes the steel production that …

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31.3 km

View Florianturm

Viewpoint

31.7 km

Kiefernhain

Forest

48.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces