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Ruhr Region

Ruhr Riverside Trail – Nordbahntrasse loop from Essen-Werden

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ruhr Riverside Trail – Nordbahntrasse loop from Essen-Werden

Moderate

4.8

(90)

1,358

riders

Ruhr Riverside Trail – Nordbahntrasse loop from Essen-Werden

04:24

96.5km

890m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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After 42.6 km for 723 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.77 km

Schloss Baldeney

Castle

11.6 km

Altarm Ruhr

Lake

17.9 km

View of the River Ruhr and colorful transmission tower

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Above this place, there is a viewpoint on the hill with a great view over the Ruhr – the little detour is worth it!

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18.9 km

Ruhr Riverside Trail

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Cozy part of the Ruhr. ... and tarred according to class.

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22.6 km

Ruhr Valley Between Hattingen and Bochum-Dahlhausen

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Although I'm not exactly at home in this corner of Germany, but I can only recommend the Ruhrtalradweg.
In particular, I drove the piece between Essen Kettwig and Hattingen. If …

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43.8 km

Hasenkamp und Junkersbeck

Nature Reserve

47.5 km

Nordbahntrasse

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The Nordbahntrasse is one of the highlights in Wuppertal - definitely worth a visit.

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49.7 km

Nordbahntrasse Bridge Section, Wuppertal

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Wonderful to see the city from above. You drive through it as if you were flying low over an open-air museum, your legs turning here as if by themselves. Wonderful road surface.

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51.8 km

View of Wuppertal

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Dream view. It is particularly worthwhile in the dark

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55.1 km

Viewpoint

60.9 km

Lüntenberg

Forest

65.7 km

Aprather Mühlenteich

Nature Reserve

80.6 km

Always great views, very well paved, mostly under trees for the warm or humid days, only 2 intersections, 201 m difference in height at 2% maximum 4%, good for 20 minutes FTP tests, 20-30 minutes increases depending on fitness

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88.3 km

Sengenholzer Bridge (Niederbergbahn Viaduct)

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This bridge is one of the most beautiful places on the entire route tour. The view is wonderful and the viaduct is simply an impressive structure. The descent is particularly recommended when you rush quickly over the bridge.

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90.9 km

Kettwiger Stausee

Lake

96.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

65.3 km

17.3 km

7.65 km

3.00 km

1.77 km

1.55 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

88.3 km

2.94 km

2.84 km

1.95 km

418 m

117 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Ruhr Riverside Trail – Nordbahntrasse loop from Essen-Werden

04:24h

96.5km

890m

Ruhr Riverside Trail – Nordbahntrasse loop from Essen-Werden

View of the River Ruhr and colorful transmission tower

Ruhr Riverside Trail

Ruhr Valley Between Hattingen and Bochum-Dahlhausen

Nordbahntrasse

Nordbahntrasse Bridge Section, Wuppertal

View of Wuppertal

Old Railway Line Climb

Sengenholzer Bridge (Niederbergbahn Viaduct)

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