Renatured Emscher River – Rhein-Herne Canal loop from Herne-Börnig

Mountain biking trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Renatured Emscher River – Rhein-Herne Canal loop from Herne-Börnig

Moderate

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Renatured Emscher River – Rhein-Herne Canal loop from Herne-Börnig

02:03

37.3km

110m

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: August 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 33.8 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.21 km

Renatured Emscher River

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Here the Emscher is clean again after being a cesspool for 150 years.

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13.2 km

Emscher Trail Along the Rhein-Herne Canal

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Relaxed bike path with a view of the canal.

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24.0 km

König-Ludwig Route

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The new route connects in the south to the already completed section to the old harbor König-Ludwig am Rhein Herne Kanal.
The KLT Bahntrasse was extended by the new section …

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25.1 km

König-Ludwig-Trasse Bridge over the Emscher with new underpass

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The two most important cycle paths in the region meet at this point.

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27.4 km

Pöppinghauser Wald nature reserve

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The view from the directly adjacent canal path offers a great view of a wetland with fascinating development of nature and is a spectacle that is not particularly often encountered here in the Ruhr area.

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27.6 km

Rhein-Herne Canal at Reemrenreh Sculpture

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

The operating routes on the canal on both sides are great to ride on MTB and trekking bikes. Prima recreation and good section for cycling and hiking tours.

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30.3 km

Herne East Lock

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Impressive technical structure, which can be easily observed in its function if you have some time. In the upper reaches of the canal behind the lock you can see how …

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34.2 km

Bladenhorst Castle

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The moated castle Bladenhorst dates back to the 16th century. The moated castle blends harmoniously into the landscape and the eye is delighted by this old castle complex. The surrounding …

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37.3 km

End point

Train Station

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