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Herdecke Old Town – Elbschetalbahn Railway Viaduct loop from Dortmund Universität

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Herdecke Old Town – Elbschetalbahn Railway Viaduct loop from Dortmund Universität

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Herdecke Old Town – Elbschetalbahn Railway Viaduct loop from Dortmund Universität

03:58

61.4km

1,080m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Gevelsberger Stadtwald

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.67 km

Viewing platform Rüpingsbach

Viewpoint

13.7 km

Herdecke Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

The small old town of Herdecke is quite idyllic and inviting. There are a few nice locations and strolling between the half-timbered houses offers some highlights such as the fountains and old mill wheels.

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23.5 km

Am Stern

Peak

34.1 km

Gevelsberger Stadtwald

Nature Reserve

43.7 km

View of the Ardey Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the way to the Böllberg you have a fantastic wide view of the Ardey Mountains and the Herdecke Hospital.

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47.2 km

Ruhr Floodplain Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Some nutrias live in the Ruhrauen nature reserve, which sometimes come to the shore to look for food. Please do not feed!

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47.3 km

Railway Bridge Over the Glück-Auf-Trasse

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Great bridge over the Glück-auf-Trasse

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48.8 km

Ruhr Viaduct, Witten

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The route of industrial culture describes the building as a “viaduct like a picture book”. The concrete arch bridge, clad with natural stone, spans the Ruhr valley with 20 arches …

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48.9 km

Elbschetalbahn Railway Viaduct

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We were able to drive this section unhindered

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53.7 km

Rheinischer Esel sculpture

Highlight • Monument

The Rhenish Donkey is the name of the railway line opened in 1880 between Dortmund-Löttringhausen and Bochum-Langendreer. Passenger services were discontinued in 1979. If you believe the numerous corresponding legends, …

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54.6 km

Rheinischer Esel Sculpture

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Beautiful donkey statue for the bike path.

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61.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

16.9 km

15.1 km

9.35 km

1.38 km

220 m

124 m

Surfaces

39.9 km

9.39 km

5.97 km

3.85 km

2.42 km

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

22°C

12°C

35 %

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Herdecke Old Town – Elbschetalbahn Railway Viaduct loop from Dortmund Universität

Herdecke Old Town

View of the Ardey Hills

Ruhr Floodplain Nature Reserve

Railway Bridge Over the Glück-Auf-Trasse

Ruhr Viaduct, Witten

Elbschetalbahn Railway Viaduct

Rheinischer Esel sculpture

Rheinischer Esel Sculpture

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