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Ruhrtalbahn Rail Trail

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Ruhrtalbahn Rail Trail

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    July 3, 2019

    Cycling

    Driving through the Ruhr area is rarely boring. This only 5.5 km long section of the Ruhrtal cycle path is a perfect example of this. It follows the course of …
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    March 6, 2017

    Cycling

    In 1874, the Middle Ruhr Valley Railway was completed from (Bochum-)Dahlhausen via Hattingen, Herbede and Wengern Ost to (Hagen-)Vorhalle. In 1970, regular passenger traffic between Hattingen and Hagen was discontinued.

    Today, on selected days from April to October (2022 timetable), museum trains with steam locomotives, diesel locomotives or rail buses run. The route is picturesque. And if you don't ride along, watching is also fun!

    More info:
    sites.google.com/view/eisenbahn-en-de/historische-bahnen/mittlere-ruhrtal-bahn
    eisenbahnmuseum-bochum.de/ruhrtalbahn
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    April 29, 2018

    Cycling

    Great track! Really nice and great to drive. In addition, nice views of the Ruhr
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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Distance 5.26 km

    Uphill 0 m

    Downhill 10 m

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    Location: Witten, Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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