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The best MTB trails around Gelsenkirchen

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Mountain biking around Gelsenkirchen is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Ruhr Region. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, …

Last updated: October 20, 2025

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1. Single Trails Halde Hoppenbruch – Halde Hoheward loop from Resse

18.9km

01:27

270m

Expert mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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2. Nordsternpark Bridge – Erzbahnschwinge Bridge loop from Gelsenkirchen-Buer Süd

48.2km

02:40

190m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Ewaldsee – Single Trails Halde Hoppenbruch loop from Gelsenkirchen-Buer Süd

38.0km

02:40

390m

Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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4. Ewald Colliery – Ewaldsee loop from Gelsenkirchen Zoo

35.2km

02:06

260m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Erzbahnschwinge Bridge – Gelsenkirchen Lock loop from Buerer Straße

38.9km

02:09

140m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Nordsternpark Bridge – Brammen Trail Schurenbachhalde loop from Horst

10.5km

00:45

90m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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7. Halde Hoheward – Single Trails Halde Hoppenbruch loop from Gelsenkirchen-Hassel

37.9km

02:40

370m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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8. Rhein-Herne Canal – Ruhr Weir Duisburg loop from Bergwerk Consolidation

69.0km

03:55

180m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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9. East Shore of Lake Kemnade – Hattingen Weir and Ruhr Lock loop from Bergwerk Consolidation

60.0km

03:18

330m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Lake in Nienhausenbusch – Nordsternpark Bridge loop from Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen

23.2km

01:30

170m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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The best MTB trails around Gelsenkirchen

1. Single Trails Halde Hoppenbruch – Halde Hoheward loop from Resse

2. Nordsternpark Bridge – Erzbahnschwinge Bridge loop from Gelsenkirchen-Buer Süd

3. Ewaldsee – Single Trails Halde Hoppenbruch loop from Gelsenkirchen-Buer Süd

4. Ewald Colliery – Ewaldsee loop from Gelsenkirchen Zoo

5. Erzbahnschwinge Bridge – Gelsenkirchen Lock loop from Buerer Straße

6. Nordsternpark Bridge – Brammen Trail Schurenbachhalde loop from Horst

7. Halde Hoheward – Single Trails Halde Hoppenbruch loop from Gelsenkirchen-Hassel

8. Rhein-Herne Canal – Ruhr Weir Duisburg loop from Bergwerk Consolidation

9. East Shore of Lake Kemnade – Hattingen Weir and Ruhr Lock loop from Bergwerk Consolidation

10. Lake in Nienhausenbusch – Nordsternpark Bridge loop from Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen

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