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Bochum

The best cycling routes around Bochum

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51,020

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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: November 25, 2025

4.7

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2,472

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1. Railway history – experience the routes

58.9km

03:32

360m

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

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4.6

(209)

1,465

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2. Kurtaty Radweg Bicycle Street – Towpath along the Ruhr loop from Stiepel

19.5km

01:08

100m

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

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4.7

(1051)

2,771

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3. Ore Railway Bridge No. 11 (Hüllerstraße) – Erzbahn Bridge loop from Bochum West

49.1km

02:57

200m

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

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4.7

(512)

1,567

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4. Lake Kemnade – Ümminger Lake loop from Wasserstraße

29.1km

01:43

170m

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

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4.8

(382)

1,381

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5. View of Hengsteysee – View of Hengsteysee loop from Hustadt (TQ)

55.9km

03:39

490m

Hard 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

Moderate 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

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

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4.6

(190)

808

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8. Zollverein Coking Plant – Niederfeldsee Promenade loop from Zeche Constantin

53.2km

03:11

300m

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

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4.6

(178)

577

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9. Erzbahnschwinge – Springorumtrasse loop from Bochum-Dahlhausen

38.2km

02:19

260m

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

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4.3

(129)

429

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10. Emscherland Experience Park – EmscherLand sign on the hill loop from Herne-Börnig

28.8km

01:50

110m

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

3. Ore Railway Bridge No. 11 (Hüllerstraße) – Erzbahn Bridge loop from Bochum West

4. Lake Kemnade – Ümminger Lake loop from Wasserstraße

5. View of Hengsteysee – View of Hengsteysee 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. Zollverein Coking Plant – Niederfeldsee Promenade loop from Zeche Constantin

9. Erzbahnschwinge – Springorumtrasse loop from Bochum-Dahlhausen

10. Emscherland Experience Park – EmscherLand sign on the hill loop from Herne-Börnig

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