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Dortmund

The best cycling routes in Dortmund

4.4

(10408)

46,769

riders

889

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Cycling in Dortmund is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Ruhr Region. So you can find your perfect Dortmund 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 30, 2025

4.5

(424)

1,616

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1. Black gold – experiencing the path of coal

41.9km

02:37

280m

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

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4.9

(61)

260

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2. RevierWasser – experience rivers and lakes

61.4km

03:47

280m

270m

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

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4.7

(115)

373

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3. Shore tour for families to the boat lift

24.5km

02:11

60m

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

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4.8

(462)

1,511

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4. Ruhr Floodplain Nature Reserve – Ruhr-Viadukt am Harkortsee loop from Dortmund-Aplerbeck Süd

55.4km

03:36

410m

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

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4.7

(93)

372

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5. Henrichenburg New Lock – Datteln-Hamm Canal loop from Dortmund Stadthaus

56.6km

03:56

220m

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

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4.3

(42)

190

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6. Banana cycle path - railroad line cycling – Lake in Fredenbaumpark loop from Dortmund-Dorstfeld

25.6km

01:36

130m

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

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4.6

(87)

368

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7. Hohensyburg – Hympendahl Viaduct Ruins loop from Am Turm

29.3km

02:07

390m

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

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4.4

(73)

307

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8. View of the Ruhr – Ruhraue near Schwerte loop from Dortmund-Hörde

54.7km

03:19

400m

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

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4.7

(133)

435

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9. Emscher Floodplain North Side – Henrichenburg Marina loop from Dortmund-Nette/Oestrich

25.7km

01:43

60m

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

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4.7

(146)

476

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10. Emscherweg – View of Dortmund loop from Dortmund-Löttringhausen

28.8km

01:51

230m

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

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The best cycling routes in Dortmund

1. Black gold – experiencing the path of coal

2. RevierWasser – experience rivers and lakes

3. Shore tour for families to the boat lift

4. Ruhr Floodplain Nature Reserve – Ruhr-Viadukt am Harkortsee loop from Dortmund-Aplerbeck Süd

5. Henrichenburg New Lock – Datteln-Hamm Canal loop from Dortmund Stadthaus

6. Banana cycle path - railroad line cycling – Lake in Fredenbaumpark loop from Dortmund-Dorstfeld

7. Hohensyburg – Hympendahl Viaduct Ruins loop from Am Turm

8. View of the Ruhr – Ruhraue near Schwerte loop from Dortmund-Hörde

9. Emscher Floodplain North Side – Henrichenburg Marina loop from Dortmund-Nette/Oestrich

10. Emscherweg – View of Dortmund loop from Dortmund-Löttringhausen

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