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Ahlen

Parks and industrial culture – The Ahlen Loop

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Warendorf

Ahlen

Parks and industrial culture – The Ahlen Loop

Moderate

4.7

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Parks and industrial culture – The Ahlen Loop

02:29

42.8km

170m

Cycling

The tour leads you along the Werse river, past historic colliery sites, connecting traces of mining history with cultural and landscape history. Look forward to nature experiences and industrial culture on a varied route.

Your starting point is the train station in Ahlen. From there, you cycle relaxed along the…

by Münsterland

Last updated: April 13, 2026

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 40.8 km for 229 m

Dismount required: • 11:00 AM-7:00 PM (otherwise open)

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3.24 km

View of the Werse

Highlight • River

A lovely path along the Werse river. Great for cycling. Light gravel, no major potholes.

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3.96 km

Westfalen Colliery

Highlight • Historical Site

Great ensemble of industrial culture. The gastronomy located in the area of the former mine is strongly seasonal and event-related. Current information, especially about opening times, can be found at: eventa-zeche-westfalen.de.

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7.19 km

Zechenbahn Cycle Path Ahlen–Hamm

Highlight • Cycleway

The cycle path on the old railway line provides a very nice connection between the Datteln-Hamm Canal and the Werse cycle path in a quiet environment.

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10.6 km

Heimathaus

Highlight • Historical Site

The local history museum in Dolberg has been beautifully restored and looks fantastic. There you can learn and experience a lot about the history of Dolberg.

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14.1 km

Oberwerries Castle

Highlight • Castle

The castle Oberwerries is a two-winged moated castle in the Lippeauen Hammer district of Hamm-Heessen. It includes several buildings that have grown together over the centuries to form today's palace complex.

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37.7 km

Vehrings Mill

Highlight • Monument

A watermill building located on the Werse river, dating from the mid- or late 17th century. It belongs to Haus Seppenhagen.

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40.5 km

Ahlen Art Museum

Highlight • Monument

Exciting inside and out: The Kunst-Museum Ahlen impresses with 1,000 square meters of exhibition space in a Gründerzeit villa, a farmer's house, and modern architecture. Art from Modernism to the Avant-garde is shown – original, surprising, and worth seeing!

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40.9 km

Marktplatz Ahlen

Highlight • Settlement

The marketplace is completely rebuilt and invites you to linger with a great culinary offer.

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41.4 km

View of the Werse River in Ahlen

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful spot with a view of the Werse river in the city of Ahlen.

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42.8 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

9.79 km

9.04 km

4.50 km

179 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.1 km

2.54 km

1.72 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

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Monday 25 May

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February 2, 2026

The tour leads you along the Werse river, past historic colliery sites, connecting traces of mining history with cultural and landscape history. Look forward to nature experiences and industrial culture on a varied route.
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Your starting point is the train station in Ahlen. From there, you cycle relaxed

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Trail Reviews

Eduard

April 27, 2023, Kollegen-Tour zwischen Hamm und Ahlen

Did a little round with a dear former colleague with plenty of time to chat.

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Parks and industrial culture – The Ahlen Loop

View of the Werse

Westfalen Colliery

Zechenbahn Cycle Path Ahlen–Hamm

Heimathaus

Oberwerries Castle

Vehrings Mill

Ahlen Art Museum

Marktplatz Ahlen

View of the Werse River in Ahlen

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