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Witten

Pond in Krähenwald – Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path loop from Dorneywald

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Witten

Pond in Krähenwald – Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path loop from Dorneywald

Hard

4.6

(12)

278

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Pond in Krähenwald – Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path loop from Dorneywald

01:36

15.4km

110m

Running

Hard run. Very 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 15, 2026

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3.62 km

Pond in Krähenwald

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A very muddy little pond .. Very cozy, you can watch one or the other animal and let your thoughts flow.

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4.33 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 got going again since 2012. This results in very different states of the bike path. From asphalted to expediently graveled everything is there, but the way is consistently passable.

The Rhenish donkey starts in Bochum Langendreer and ends near the Dortmund University in Dortmund Löttringhausen. The route is consistently flat and quiet. Real highlights along the route you will search in vain. But maybe that's just your highlight? At any rate, you can not come more quietly from Bochum to Dortmund.

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5.59 km

Bochum–Witten City Border on the Rheinischer Esel

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As a city boundary unspectacular, only interesting because of the marking on the "Rhenish donkey" under the bridge. In this section, the former railway line is very accessible for bicycles. The rise from Witten to Langendreer is small.

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5.61 km

Red Arch Bridge on the Rheinischer Esel Trail

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here is a small but fine bridge over the Rhenish donkey, which is particularly impressive because of its red color. With a bit of luck you will see ponies trotting to the neighboring pastures on her.

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5.70 km

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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. Gravel biking is really fun here...
Recommendation for tour planning: due to the slight gradient, I would cycle from Dortmund towards Witten, but the other way round is also good due to the great surface. With a Pedelec it doesn't matter anyway 😉

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10.1 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 and offers a wide view to the west thanks to the railings open on both sides and east, especially sunsets and sunrises can be quite spectacular here.

The former use as a railway line is still very clearly visible on the bridge, as the asphalt path is accompanied by the old gravel bed on the left and right. The wide concrete elements beyond the gravel beds make it possible to take a short break, at least when the weather is good, without disrupting traffic on the sometimes busy piste. You should bring your own snacks and drinks, as there is no kiosk or similar in the immediate area.

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11.2 km

Rheinischer Esel Bridge Over the A44

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Bridge over the A44

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15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

2.40 km

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.54 km

4.17 km

1.22 km

403 m

123 m

Elevation

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Sunday 19 July

20°C

12°C

53 %

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Pond in Krähenwald – Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path loop from Dorneywald

Pond in Krähenwald

Rheinischer Esel Start/End Point Bochum-Langendreer

Bochum–Witten City Border on the Rheinischer Esel

Red Arch Bridge on the Rheinischer Esel Trail

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path

Rheinischer Esel Railway Bridge at Marienfriedhof Witten

Rheinischer Esel Bridge Over the A44

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