The Esel Climb – View of the Rhine loop from Kettwig Stausee

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

The Esel Climb – View of the Rhine loop from Kettwig Stausee

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The Esel Climb – View of the Rhine loop from Kettwig Stausee

04:08

101km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 8.16 km for 140 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.35 km

The Esel Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Why is that called "on the donkey" here? The answer is: There used to be not this beautiful road here, but a steep path that the carters had to climb. …

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8.23 km

Ratinger Waldsee

Nature Reserve

40.3 km

Country lane west of Düsseldorf

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A nice dirt road to drive from Düsseldorf to the west

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49.8 km

Rural Pathway Near Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

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Reasonable bike path without many roots and other damage.

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57.5 km

Tea House in the Park Haus Meer

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A beautiful baroque-style tea house was commissioned by the silk manufacturer von den Leyen and until now the view is delighted for those passing and walking by.

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61.7 km

Rhein-Kreis Neuss Rural Road

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Traffic is limited at least on weekends / evenings. Also good driving documents for driving.

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72.0 km

Krefeld Harbor Swing Bridge

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At the end of an industrial area; does not smell very good, but a good / fast transition to get back to Dusseldorf.

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80.2 km

View of the Rhine

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The way to Achsöksen on good asphalt, which one shares with many other cyclists.

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87.8 km

Lintorf–Angermund Road and Cycle Path

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Best not to drive during rush hour if you want to drive on the street! Otherwise great track for the RR.

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101 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.8 km

34.7 km

14.8 km

3.32 km

3.17 km

927 m

919 m

290 m

Surfaces

91.2 km

6.23 km

2.93 km

398 m

122 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Thursday 12 November

9°C

0°C

15 %

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The Esel Climb – View of the Rhine loop from Kettwig Stausee

The Esel Climb

Country lane west of Düsseldorf

Rural Pathway Near Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Tea House in the Park Haus Meer

Rhein-Kreis Neuss Rural Road

Krefeld Harbor Swing Bridge

View of the Rhine

Lintorf–Angermund Road and Cycle Path

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