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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Kreis Recklinghausen
Herten

Easy Peasy Einsteiger-Graveltour ab Zeche Ewald

Moderate

4.8

(12)

25

riders

Easy Peasy Einsteiger-Graveltour ab Zeche Ewald

01:57

30.4km

160m

Gravel riding

This route, which was part of Gravel Ground 2025, is a relaxed gravel tour across the Hoheward spoil tip and through the Emscherbruch wetlands to the charming half-timbered village of Westerholt. The return journey follows the Avenue of Change, passing the Schlägel & Eisen coal mine.

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Last updated: April 10, 2026

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NSG Kellergatt

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1.90 km

Panorama Bridge Halde Hoheward

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Sky Bridge also called "Panorama Bridge".
Brilliant idea to build a bridge that also serves as a platform for a great panoramic view.

In the background the STEAG thermal power plant.

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3.45 km

At the entrance to the Hoheward heap, you will be greeted by a dragon: its steel head rises 18 meters and the bridge railing rests against the ribs of the …

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5.29 km

Hoheward Active Linear Park

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A truly successful example of transforming an industrial wasteland into a living space for all generations. Perfect!

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10.0 km

A straight blue line in a green landscape—that could be either the Emscher River or the Rhine-Herne Canal. This spatial and formal proximity is no coincidence: To make room for …

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18.3 km

Westerholt Castle

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Very beautiful half-timbered old town and moated castle worth seeing

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18.7 km

Westerholt Historic Village

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Right next to the castle is the Old Village Westerholt, which belonged to the time Westerholt freedom. 58 half-timbered houses restored according to historical model are crowded in the narrow streets.

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22.5 km

Allee des Wandels Rail Trail

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A beautiful cycle path and a good connection to the northern Ruhr area.

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30.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

9.50 km

3.06 km

1.89 km

1.42 km

157 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

9.95 km

1.45 km

1.32 km

204 m

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Friday 29 May

26°C

16°C

11 %

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May 6, 2025

This route, which was part of Gravel Ground 2025, is a relaxed gravel tour across the Hoheward spoil tip and through the Emscherbruch wetlands to the charming half-timbered village of Westerholt. The return journey follows the Avenue of Change, passing the Schlägel & Eisen coal mine.

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