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North Rhine-Westphalia

Prethtal Valley – Prethtal Cycle Path loop from Oberhausen

North Rhine-Westphalia

Prethtal Valley – Prethtal Cycle Path loop from Oberhausen

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5.0

(2)

61

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Prethtal Valley – Prethtal Cycle Path loop from Oberhausen

01:41

27.8km

290m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.75 km

Blumenthal Village

Highlight • Settlement

Nice place to take a short break. From there you can start to many single trails

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2

6.14 km

Prethtal Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Very nice MTB section in the Prethtal.

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3

7.60 km

Picnic Area at Preth – EifelSchleife Eisvogelwanderweg

Highlight • Rest Area

A nice place to take a break on the Eisvogelwanderweg.

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4

8.17 km

Prethtal Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This section is part of my tour "Hellenthal Prethtal Hollerath Oleftal Hellenthal": komoot.de/tour/7741056.

Videos to the subsection of the bike path in the Prethtal of Unterpreth direction Oberpreth can be …

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5

14.5 km

Hollenthur Kain Monument – Ardennes Offensive Memorial

Highlight • Monument

6

14.5 km

Westwall Remnants at Hollerath

Highlight • Historical Site

One of the many places that remind of the past war. However, today you can enjoy the peace and quiet of nature. In the evening you can often see deer that scares you while cycling ..

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7

15.7 km

Westwall tank barriers

Highlight • Monument

A legacy from World War II. Hitler had these pointed stones placed in order to obstruct the passage.

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8

17.9 km

Hollerith Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Very nice and above all clean shelter with indoor and outdoor benches in a sunlit place.

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24.0 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

B

27.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.2 km

7.41 km

2.86 km

978 m

372 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

8.86 km

5.94 km

675 m

277 m

210 m

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (380 m)

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