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North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path – Ruhr Viaduct at Harkort Lake loop from Dortmund-Aplerbeck Süd

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path – Ruhr Viaduct at Harkort Lake loop from Dortmund-Aplerbeck Süd

Moderate

4.8

(449)

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Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path – Ruhr Viaduct at Harkort Lake loop from Dortmund-Aplerbeck Süd

03:33

54.8km

390m

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: April 2, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 38.3 km for 170 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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11.2 km

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path

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A beautiful route in the heart of the Ruhr area / perfect surface (mostly paved) and no climbs

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21.6 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

3

24.2 km

Elbschetalbahn Railway Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

We were able to drive this section unhindered

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4

25.8 km

Railway Bridge Over the Glück-Auf-Trasse

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Great bridge over the Glück-auf-Trasse

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5

35.0 km

View of Wetter (Ruhr) and Lake Harkortsee

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One should not confuse the Harkortsee with the Stallion Lake here ... The first one
in the weather and the Harkortturm the other at Hagen with the Hohensyburg view.
Both lakes but only a "stone's throw" away from each other.

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6

35.6 km

View of the Ruhr Viaduct in Herdecke

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Great view of the Ruhr Viaduct in Herdecke. With a length of 313 m and 12 semi-circular arches of 20 m each, the viaduct spans the valley.

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35.9 km

Ruhr Viaduct at Harkort Lake

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The bridge is a great photo opportunity. You feel like you've gone back in time. If a steam locomotive were to roll over it, the time jump would be perfect. ;)

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38.7 km

Hengsteysee and Kaiser Wilhelm Monument (Hohensyburg)

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Hengsteysee and Harkortsee belong together like brother and sister. Both are former water bodies used by heavy industry that have been converted into well-used recreational waters with good water quality …

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40.1 km

Hengsteysee

Lake

10

42.5 km

Confluence of the Ruhr and the Lenne

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The Lenne flows east past the core of Hagen. Here she meets the dysentery. The Hohensyburg lies opposite the estuary.

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49.1 km

Zimmermanns Wäldchen

Forest

52.2 km

Schwerter Wald

Forest

B

54.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

11.6 km

9.86 km

6.91 km

3.25 km

291 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.4 km

10.6 km

3.64 km

1.98 km

1.53 km

694 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Saturday 6 June

18°C

13°C

14 %

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