Rheinischer Esel – Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path loop from Dortmund-Hörde

Mountain biking trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Rheinischer Esel – Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path loop from Dortmund-Hörde

Moderate

4.5

(13)

riders

Rheinischer Esel – Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path loop from Dortmund-Hörde

02:19

39.3km

270m

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: July 31, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 7.07 km for 13 m

After 32.6 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.41 km

Mountain bike trails in NSG Bittermark

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Great trails, unfortunately partly blocked by tree trunks.

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4.71 km

Singletrack trail at the edge of Bittermark Nature Reserve

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Great trail in and around the Bittermark, so always keep your eyes open

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9.73 km

Rheinischer Esel

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A very relaxing cycling route with plenty of shade in summer.

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11.9 km

Rheinischer Esel Sculpture

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Beautiful donkey statue for the bike path.

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15.2 km

Witten cable-stayed bridge (Rhenish donkey)

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At the end of May 2023, the new bridge on the Rheinisches Esel was released.

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15.6 km

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path

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Great cycle path with a mix of asphalt and gravel, suitable for all types of bikes except racing bikes. The asphalt sections are extremely fast and a lot of fun. …

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19.9 km

Rheinischer Esel Start/End Point Bochum-Langendreer

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The Rhenish donkey is one of the oldest railway tracks in the Ruhr area. Already in the 1980s, the recultivation of the old railway line was started, which only really …

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19.9 km

Rheinischer Esel Rail Trail (Dortmund-Löttringhausen to Bochum-Langendreer)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Bahntrassenradeln - Rhenish donkey between Dortmund-Löttringhausen - Bochum-Langendreer

The railway line Dortmund-Löttringhausen-Bochum-Langendreer is a former, more than 13 kilometers long railway line from the station Bochum-Langendreer to the station Dortmund-Löttringhausen …

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39.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.4 km

9.51 km

3.05 km

1.85 km

1.41 km

133 m

Surfaces

22.1 km

9.21 km

5.69 km

1.08 km

938 m

335 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

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Comments

March 10, 2025,Nomma wacka in Kurz😎

Once you've zipped over the Rheinischer Esel. A pleasure in a nutshell😊

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July 29, 2023,Tour mit Vatta😎

Redeemed the birthday gift today. Relaxed tour to Lake Phoenix. Had breakfast on the way, visited the zoo and ate ice cream. Another dinner tonight and tomorrow we go back...😊

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January 28, 2025,Rausrausraus-der Junge muss raus🚲😎

Quickly cleaned the bike and then off we went. It was like spring today😎

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