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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path – Rheinischer Esel loop from Polizeipräsidium

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Road cycling routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path – Rheinischer Esel loop from Polizeipräsidium

Moderate

4.0

(51)

384

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Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path – Rheinischer Esel loop from Polizeipräsidium

01:35

33.5km

270m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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: April 4, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.7 km for 190 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.25 km

Emil Figge Street Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

With a separate bike lane on the street, you can easily get through the university district. Impressive elevated railway, for everyone who doesn't live in Wuppertal ;-)

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9.96 km

Dürener Dorfstraße

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A moment ago in Dortmund / Bochum it is getting rural here very quickly, and you are in the "Three Cities Corner" between Dortmund, Bochum and Witten

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11.1 km

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path

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Nice connection through the green in the Ruhr area, nice asphalt, no cars.

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15.3 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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18.7 km

Rheinischer Esel

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Very nice bike course!

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24.2 km

Am Ballroth

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In addition to the scenic route itself, the Rhenish donkey offers in some places a great view, which in good distance as far as Dortmund and signs such as the …

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31.1 km

Gatehouse Rombergpark 🏰

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The official bike trail leads across the road and from the bike parking area directly to the historic building.
The Nordkerke family built a water castle in 1300. Dietrich Notkerke, …

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31.1 km

Stoffregen Cherry Blossom Avenue, Rombergpark

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The highlight is certainly the fabric rain cherry blossoms 🌸 avenue. In the middle/end of May it is in full splendor and flowering. Do not miss!

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33.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

7.45 km

7.09 km

2.80 km

553 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.9 km

2.38 km

2.16 km

1.76 km

201 m

147 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Sunday 7 June

22°C

9°C

17 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path – Rheinischer Esel loop from Polizeipräsidium

Emil Figge Street Cycle Path

Dürener Dorfstraße

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path

Witten cable-stayed bridge (Rhenish donkey)

Rheinischer Esel

Am Ballroth

Gatehouse Rombergpark 🏰

Stoffregen Cherry Blossom Avenue, Rombergpark

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