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Ruhr Region

Essen

The best cycling routes around Essen

4.4

(21037)

89,679

riders

515

rides

Cycling around Essen is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Ruhr Region. So you can find your perfect Essen bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: December 17, 2025

4.7

(2497)

5,956

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1. A taste of reality – experience the radrevier.ruhr in miniature

30.0km

01:49

100m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(1607)

5,728

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2. Family bike tour around Lake Baldeney

17.7km

01:19

90m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(1446)

5,144

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3. Adventure South Route

16.5km

00:58

80m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

(296)

1,271

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4. Mine Tour – experience the mining industry

38.8km

02:20

180m

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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4.6

(281)

985

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5. Railway Tour

40.8km

02:30

220m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(101)

460

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6. Panoramic cycle path on the Niederbergbahn – cycling through the Rhineland

48.1km

03:14

550m

430m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(91)

399

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7. Panorama-Radweg Niederbergbahn – Auf Bahntrassen durchs Bergische Land

49.5km

03:11

530m

480m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

(128)

650

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8. Adventure West Route

14.2km

00:55

80m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(26)

184

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9. Haldenglück – experience views

37.7km

02:17

160m

180m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

(76)

201

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10. Mining Tour

35.7km

02:16

160m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around Essen

1. A taste of reality – experience the radrevier.ruhr in miniature

2. Family bike tour around Lake Baldeney

3. Adventure South Route

4. Mine Tour – experience the mining industry

5. Railway Tour

6. Panoramic cycle path on the Niederbergbahn – cycling through the Rhineland

7. Panorama-Radweg Niederbergbahn – Auf Bahntrassen durchs Bergische Land

8. Adventure West Route

9. Haldenglück – experience views

10. Mining Tour

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