The best road cycling routes around Essen
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Last updated: October 17, 2025
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1. Erzbahnschwinge Bridge – Ruhr Riverside Path loop from Essen Hauptbahnhof
54.0km
02:18
360m
360m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
5.0
(10)
279
riders
2. Herzkamp–Horath Scenic Road – Langenberg Transmitter loop from Essen-Werden
74.8km
03:49
1,250m
1,250m
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5.0
(26)
460
riders
3. Ruhr Valley Cycle Path – Nordbahntrasse loop from Essen-Werden
94.5km
04:22
970m
970m
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
4.6
(18)
231
riders
4. Baldeneysee – Lake Baldeney (Baldeneysee) loop from Essen-Hügel
83.2km
03:47
790m
790m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
4.5
(8)
463
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5. Lake Baldeney (Baldeneysee) – Baldeneysee loop from Essen-Kray Süd
68.1km
03:01
600m
600m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
4.4
(24)
422
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6. Ruhr Riverside Path – Ruhr Valley Cycle Path loop from Laubenweg
40.8km
01:44
240m
240m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
4.4
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340
riders
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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339
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8. Langenberg Transmitter – Lake Baldeney (Baldeneysee) loop from Essen Süd
59.8km
02:50
660m
660m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
4.7
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332
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9. Höhenweg Velberter Schweiz – Langenberg Transmitter loop from Essen Süd
44.1km
02:02
450m
450m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
4.2
(24)
237
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Intermediate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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