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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: December 10, 2025

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

35.8km

02:11

260m

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

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4.8

(46)

159

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

47.5km

02:58

190m

Hard 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

(41)

124

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

26.7km

02:04

390m

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

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4.7

(59)

159

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4. Herdecke Viaduct – Lake Harkort loop from Buchholz

34.9km

02:16

280m

Hard 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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4.6

(42)

154

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5. View of Hengsteysee – Herdecke Viaduct loop from Dortmund-Aplerbeck Süd

54.2km

03:32

580m

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

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4.7

(20)

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6. Four-mark oak – Trail Entrance loop from Dortmund Möllerbrücke

22.6km

01:31

250m

Hard 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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4.8

(13)

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7. Wannebach Valley – Bud Spencer Trail Ebberg loop from Dortmund-Aplerbeck Süd

31.2km

02:38

550m

Hard 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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4.5

(13)

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8. Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path – Rheinischer Esel loop from Dortmund-Hörde

40.5km

02:25

310m

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

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4.9

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9. Lüntec Tower (Colani Egg) – Süggel Wildlife Enclosure loop from Dortmund-Kirchderne

56.1km

03:36

270m

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

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4.7

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

23.8km

02:09

600m

Hard 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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The best MTB trails in Dortmund

1. Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path – Rheinischer Esel 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. Herdecke Viaduct – Lake Harkort loop from Buchholz

5. View of Hengsteysee – Herdecke Viaduct loop from Dortmund-Aplerbeck Süd

6. Four-mark oak – Trail Entrance loop from Dortmund Möllerbrücke

7. Wannebach Valley – Bud Spencer Trail Ebberg loop from Dortmund-Aplerbeck Süd

8. Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path – Rheinischer Esel loop from Dortmund-Hörde

9. Lüntec Tower (Colani Egg) – Süggel Wildlife Enclosure loop from Dortmund-Kirchderne

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

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