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The best MTB trails in Dortmund

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Mountain biking in Dortmund is one of the best ways to explore more of this area of Ruhr Region. To help you experience the best the region has to offer, …

Last updated: October 20, 2025

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1. Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path – Rheinischer Esel Sculpture loop from Dortmund-Oespel

35.0km

02:07

240m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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4.8

(43)

156

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2. Henrichenburg Boat Lift – Rhein-Herne Canal loop from Polizeipräsidium

47.5km

02:57

190m

Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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4.4

(38)

126

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3. Cycle path on the Berghofer Halde – Entrance to Aplerbecker Wald loop from Dortmund-Hörde

26.7km

02:04

390m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

(40)

148

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4. Harkortsee – Rheinischer Esel Sculpture loop from Dortmund-Aplerbeck Süd

52.6km

03:22

530m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(20)

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5. Bittermark Forest Main Path – Trail Entrance loop from Dortmund Möllerbrücke

22.5km

01:31

250m

Expert mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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4.5

(13)

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6. Rheinischer Esel Sculpture – Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path loop from Dortmund-Hörde

40.5km

02:28

300m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.9

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7. Lüntec Tower (Colani Egg) – Groppenbruch Spoil Heap loop from Dortmund-Kirchderne

60.3km

03:55

290m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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8. Bud Spencer Trail Ebberg – Ebberg Mountain Bike Trails loop from Dortmund-Aplerbeck Süd

31.2km

02:38

550m

Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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9. Dirtline MTB Downhill Trail – View of Hengsteysee loop from Dortmund-Löttringhausen

23.8km

02:09

600m

Expert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

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10. Trail Entrance – Entrance to Aplerbecker Wald loop from Dortmund Knappschaftskrankenhaus

44.2km

03:21

550m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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The best MTB trails in Dortmund

1. Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path – Rheinischer Esel Sculpture loop from Dortmund-Oespel

2. Henrichenburg Boat Lift – Rhein-Herne Canal loop from Polizeipräsidium

3. Cycle path on the Berghofer Halde – Entrance to Aplerbecker Wald loop from Dortmund-Hörde

4. Harkortsee – Rheinischer Esel Sculpture loop from Dortmund-Aplerbeck Süd

5. Bittermark Forest Main Path – Trail Entrance loop from Dortmund Möllerbrücke

6. Rheinischer Esel Sculpture – Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path loop from Dortmund-Hörde

7. Lüntec Tower (Colani Egg) – Groppenbruch Spoil Heap loop from Dortmund-Kirchderne

8. Bud Spencer Trail Ebberg – Ebberg Mountain Bike Trails loop from Dortmund-Aplerbeck Süd

9. Dirtline MTB Downhill Trail – View of Hengsteysee loop from Dortmund-Löttringhausen

10. Trail Entrance – Entrance to Aplerbecker Wald loop from Dortmund Knappschaftskrankenhaus

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