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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Bochum

The best road cycling routes around Bochum

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes around Bochum to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: December 3, 2025

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1. Erzbahnschwinge Bridge – Zollvereinweg Rail Trail loop from Gesundheitscampus

62.7km

02:52

400m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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2. Erzbahnschwinge Bridge – Zollvereinweg Rail Trail loop from Bochum Hauptbahnhof

37.2km

01:33

210m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Lake Baldeney – Baldeney Lake (Baldeneysee) loop from Wasserstraße

80.8km

03:33

480m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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4.5

(30)

487

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4. Hardenstein Ruhr Valley Ferry – Lottental Road loop from Wasserstraße

53.3km

02:23

400m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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4.8

(98)

487

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5. Kemnader Lake – Bochum Side – Kemnade Reservoir Dam Bridge loop from Bochum-Langendreer

36.7km

01:37

290m

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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4.5

(33)

476

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6. Ruhr Valley Cycle Route – Kemnade Reservoir Dam Bridge loop from Bochum-Langendreer

43.0km

01:44

190m

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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380

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7. Kemnader See – Witten side – Kemnade Reservoir Dam Bridge loop from Griesenbruch

33.6km

01:25

190m

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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8. Springorumtrasse – Path Along the Ruhr River loop from Bochum Hauptbahnhof

25.2km

01:05

150m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. Kemnade Reservoir Dam Bridge – Kemnader See – Witten side loop from Wasserstraße

26.6km

01:11

240m

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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10. Horster Mühle – Ruhr Riverside Trail loop from Wasserstraße

44.7km

01:54

250m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes around Bochum

1. Erzbahnschwinge Bridge – Zollvereinweg Rail Trail loop from Gesundheitscampus

2. Erzbahnschwinge Bridge – Zollvereinweg Rail Trail loop from Bochum Hauptbahnhof

3. Lake Baldeney – Baldeney Lake (Baldeneysee) loop from Wasserstraße

4. Hardenstein Ruhr Valley Ferry – Lottental Road loop from Wasserstraße

5. Kemnader Lake – Bochum Side – Kemnade Reservoir Dam Bridge loop from Bochum-Langendreer

6. Ruhr Valley Cycle Route – Kemnade Reservoir Dam Bridge loop from Bochum-Langendreer

7. Kemnader See – Witten side – Kemnade Reservoir Dam Bridge loop from Griesenbruch

8. Springorumtrasse – Path Along the Ruhr River loop from Bochum Hauptbahnhof

9. Kemnade Reservoir Dam Bridge – Kemnader See – Witten side loop from Wasserstraße

10. Horster Mühle – Ruhr Riverside Trail loop from Wasserstraße

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