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Mountain biking trails

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Metal animal sculptures in Witten – Hardenstein Castle Ruins loop from Hardenstein

Mountain biking trails

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Metal animal sculptures in Witten – Hardenstein Castle Ruins loop from Hardenstein

Easy

4.8

(4)

29

riders

Metal animal sculptures in Witten – Hardenstein Castle Ruins loop from Hardenstein

01:45

30.2km

190m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.53 km for 99 m

After 29.1 km for 51 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.60 km

View of the Ruhr River near Witten

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view over the Ruhr valley to the Hardesteiner ruins.

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2

5.58 km

Oelbach Waterfall and Bridge at Lake Kemnade

Highlight • Waterfall

Below the 2 pedestrian bridges, the Oelbach flows into Lake Kemander.

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3

13.0 km

View of the Ruhr from the Ruhr Bridge

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Between Witten and Bomern or the starting point to Hohenstein or the Muttental.

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4

14.4 km

Mining and Narrow-Gauge Railway Museum Zeche Theresia

Highlight • Historical Site

Historic mine and field railways.
Here you can also ride.

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18.7 km

Viadukt wengern

Viewpoint

19.9 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

7

21.9 km

Metal animal sculptures in Witten

Highlight (Segment) • Monument

It's amazing what you can do with scrap!

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8

28.5 km

Hardenstein Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Here you cycle through the idyllic Muttental - the cradle of Ruhrpott mining. Hardenstein Castle was there even earlier than the tunnels, but today you can only marvel at the …

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9

29.0 km

Ruhr Ferry Witten-Herbede

Highlight • Structure

This was the highlight of the tour at the WWBT Witten! Bockwurst in a bun 😜

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10

29.1 km

Royal Lockkeeper's House Beer Garden

Highlight • Pub

Very nice place to take a break. Cheap drinks prices.

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B

30.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

6.99 km

6.02 km

642 m

363 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

6.85 km

5.86 km

218 m

144 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 18 August

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16°C

71 %

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