Ruhr Riverside Trail – Ruhr River loop from Dahlhausen

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ruhr Riverside Trail – Ruhr River loop from Dahlhausen

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Ruhr Riverside Trail – Ruhr River loop from Dahlhausen

00:56

20.5km

130m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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: August 6, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.22 km

Towpath along the Ruhr in Essen-Burgaltendorf

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Always nice along the Ruhr

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5.14 km

Ruhr River in Dahlhausen

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In the summer months, when the weather is good and there are no high tides, the driving here is fantastic. The cycle path is right next to the Ruhr and …

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5.87 km

Horster Mühle

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The Horster Mühle is now a hydroelectric power station on the Ruhr.

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6.13 km

Horst Lock with Canoe Slide

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A highlight for recreational paddlers to get into the lower Ruhr via the boat slide

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6.62 km

Vogelsang Mühle Horst Industrial Heritage Site

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Unfortunately private and not accessible.
An imposing piece of industrial culture

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6.90 km

Ruhr Riverside Trail

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

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7.17 km

Ruhr River

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There is no peace and quiet here when the weather is nice. Lots of bicycle traffic.

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7.84 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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20.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

5.96 km

3.79 km

175 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

721 m

333 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

12°C

7°C

24 %

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Ruhr Riverside Trail – Ruhr River loop from Dahlhausen

Towpath along the Ruhr in Essen-Burgaltendorf

Ruhr River in Dahlhausen

Horster Mühle

Horst Lock with Canoe Slide

Vogelsang Mühle Horst Industrial Heritage Site

Ruhr Riverside Trail

Ruhr River

View of the River Ruhr and colorful transmission tower

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