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Bochum

The best cycling routes around Bochum

4.3

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48,829

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342

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Cycling around Bochum is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Ruhr Region. So you can find your perfect Bochum 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: October 11, 2025

4.7

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2,457

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1. Railway history – experience the routes

58.9km

03:32

360m

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

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4.7

(1027)

2,771

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2. Erzbahn Bridge – Graf Bismarck Harbor Bridge loop from Bochum West

49.0km

02:56

200m

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

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4.6

(228)

1,497

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3. Kurtaty Radweg Bicycle Street – Towpath Along the Ruhr loop from Stiepel

20.2km

01:11

100m

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

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4.7

(380)

1,309

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4. Kemnader Lake – Ümminger See loop from Oskar-Hoffmann-Straße

31.2km

01:51

180m

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

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4.8

(320)

1,262

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5. Hohensyburg – Harkortsee Railway Viaduct loop from Hustadt (TQ)

54.6km

03:33

460m

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

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4.5

(220)

741

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6. Railway line in the Ruhr Region – Lothringentrasse Cycle Path loop from Wasserstraße

24.1km

01:28

160m

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

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4.5

(207)

690

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7. Lothringentrasse Cycle Path – Lothringen Trail loop from Riemke Markt

24.1km

01:28

180m

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

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4.6

(165)

569

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8. Erzbahnschwinge Bridge – Springorumtrasse loop from Bochum-Dahlhausen

38.3km

02:21

260m

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

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4.7

(171)

802

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9. Zollverein Coking Plant – Grugatrasse Rail Trail loop from Zeche Constantin

53.5km

03:13

300m

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

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4.5

(139)

699

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10. Holger's ore railroad shack – Erzbahnschwinge Bridge loop from Oskar-Hoffmann-Straße

24.8km

01:28

120m

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

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The best cycling routes around Bochum

1. Railway history – experience the routes

2. Erzbahn Bridge – Graf Bismarck Harbor Bridge loop from Bochum West

3. Kurtaty Radweg Bicycle Street – Towpath Along the Ruhr loop from Stiepel

4. Kemnader Lake – Ümminger See loop from Oskar-Hoffmann-Straße

5. Hohensyburg – Harkortsee Railway Viaduct loop from Hustadt (TQ)

6. Railway line in the Ruhr Region – Lothringentrasse Cycle Path loop from Wasserstraße

7. Lothringentrasse Cycle Path – Lothringen Trail loop from Riemke Markt

8. Erzbahnschwinge Bridge – Springorumtrasse loop from Bochum-Dahlhausen

9. Zollverein Coking Plant – Grugatrasse Rail Trail loop from Zeche Constantin

10. Holger's ore railroad shack – Erzbahnschwinge Bridge loop from Oskar-Hoffmann-Straße

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