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Rheinischer Esel Rail Trail – Hympendahl Viaduct Ruins loop from Dortmund-Lütgendortmund Nord

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Rheinischer Esel Rail Trail – Hympendahl Viaduct Ruins loop from Dortmund-Lütgendortmund Nord

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Rheinischer Esel Rail Trail – Hympendahl Viaduct Ruins loop from Dortmund-Lütgendortmund Nord

02:54

46.8km

280m

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: May 30, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 17.8 km for 161 m

After 22.3 km for 159 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.10 km

Rheinischer Esel Bridge Over the A44

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Bridge over the A44

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8.29 km

Rheinischer Esel Railway Bridge at Marienfriedhof Witten

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The former "Rheinischer Esel" railway line, now developed as a comfortable cycle and pedestrian path, crosses the railway line 2801 Hagen - Witten - Dortmund HBF in a north-south direction …

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15.3 km

Rheinischer Esel Rail Trail

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From railway donkey to bike

As early as the 1980s, a railway line cycle path was built on the eastern part. In 2012, the western section also became a cycle …

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22.4 km

Kiefernhain

Forest

23.4 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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23.7 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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24.2 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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27.6 km

Phoenix-See

Lake

28.5 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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28.7 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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46.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.2 km

13.0 km

9.19 km

1.66 km

575 m

189 m

Surfaces

33.3 km

8.44 km

3.28 km

988 m

545 m

197 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Friday 29 May

25°C

16°C

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Rheinischer Esel Rail Trail – Hympendahl Viaduct Ruins loop from Dortmund-Lütgendortmund Nord

Rheinischer Esel Bridge Over the A44

Rheinischer Esel Railway Bridge at Marienfriedhof Witten

Rheinischer Esel Rail Trail

Phoenix-West Blast Furnace

Hympendahl Viaduct Ruins

Emscherweg

Phoenix Lake

Phoenix Lake

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