Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Münster District
Ruhr Region
Bismarck Column Essen on the Mechtenberg
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Münster District
Ruhr Region
Bismarck Column Essen on the Mechtenberg
Bismarck Column Essen on the Mechtenberg
Mountain Biking Highlight
Recommended by 80 out of 81 mountain bikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: NSG Mechtenberg
Location: Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Best Mountain Biking Routes to Bismarck Column Essen on the Mechtenberg
- Easy
4
Mechtenberg Bridge – Descent from Halde Rheinelbe loop from Wattenscheid-Höntrop01:12
19.9km
140m
Intermediate4.6
(20)
35
East Shore of Lake Kemnade – Hattingen Weir and Ruhr Lock loop from Bergwerk Consolidation03:19
59.7km
330m
Expert5.0
(2)
9
Mechtenberg Bridge – Anaconda Flow Trail loop from Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen02:35
40.4km
420m
Tips
The Mechtenberg with the Bismarck Tower has grown significantly in recent years.
Short trail starts on the west side. Attention very smooth when wet.translated by
•May 4, 2019
Not a particularly high mountain with good visibility.
translated by•April 3, 2017
At the summit of the Mechtenberg stands the almost 17-meter-high Bismarck column in Essen, which is reached by a rising tree avenue. It was built in 1900.
Source: ruhrgebiet-industriekultur.detranslated by•September 21, 2017
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Description
Location: Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Best Mountain Biking Routes to Bismarck Column Essen on the Mechtenberg
- Easy
4
Mechtenberg Bridge – Descent from Halde Rheinelbe loop from Wattenscheid-Höntrop01:12
19.9km
140m
Intermediate4.6
(20)
35
East Shore of Lake Kemnade – Hattingen Weir and Ruhr Lock loop from Bergwerk Consolidation03:19
59.7km
330m
Expert5.0
(2)
9
Mechtenberg Bridge – Anaconda Flow Trail loop from Gelsenkirchen-Rotthausen02:35
40.4km
420m
Information
- Elevation130 m
- Opening Hours
always open
Contact
- Address51°28'46.47"N, 7° 5'18.54"E
Good to know
- Family FriendlyYes
- Wheelchair accessYes
- Dog FriendlyYes
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