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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Kohlenbahn Rail Trail – Glückauf Trail loop from Bochum-Langendreer West

Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Kohlenbahn Rail Trail – Glückauf Trail loop from Bochum-Langendreer West

Hard

5

riders

Kohlenbahn Rail Trail – Glückauf Trail loop from Bochum-Langendreer West

03:11

52.6km

680m

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

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 52.6 km for 26 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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5.26 km

Laerholz

Forest

2

19.8 km

Kohlenbahn Rail Trail

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The cycle path on a railway line connects Hattingen with Wuppertal and leads southwards with a slight incline through the beautiful hilly low mountain range landscape of the northern Bergisches …

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20.2 km

Kohlenbahn Rail Trail

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Top surface for driving. Really great for cruising

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4

21.9 km

Glückauf Trail

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The Glückauf route (former coal railway) is the longest continuous railway line between Hattingen and Wuppertal

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5

22.6 km

A brilliant tour along the Nordbahntrasse and Kohlebergbahntrasse. Lights are a must because of the many tunnels!

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6

25.1 km

Glückauftrasse

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It was really demanding, but the landscape was great.

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31.1 km

Here you have a beautiful view of small farms, fields and meadows, as well as forests.

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31.2 km

View of the Old Kohlenbahn

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Beautiful track along the old coal railway. Many beautiful and small books invite you to take a break. View and location are fantastic. The Scheetunnel is an absolute highlight, especially …

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40.6 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

10

43.2 km

Great bridge over the Glück-auf-Trasse

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52.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.4 km

15.7 km

10.3 km

9.05 km

789 m

285 m

214 m

Surfaces

31.5 km

10.2 km

5.86 km

2.75 km

2.33 km

< 100 m

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Lowest point (70 m)

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