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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Mettmann
Ratingen

View of Kettwig and the Ruhr – Kettwig Lock loop from Überanger Mark - Hinkesforst

Routes
Mountain biking trails
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Mettmann
Ratingen

View of Kettwig and the Ruhr – Kettwig Lock loop from Überanger Mark - Hinkesforst

Hard

4.7

(18)

36

riders

View of Kettwig and the Ruhr – Kettwig Lock loop from Überanger Mark - Hinkesforst

02:16

27.8km

410m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 15.6 km for 90 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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8.37 km

NSG Wälder bei Hugenpoet und Landsberg

Nature Reserve

2

10.4 km

Vogelsangbach Valley Viaduct

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Nice building with crossing traffic ;-)

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11.3 km

View of the Ruhr Valley

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Magnificent view towards Mülheim and Oberhausen.

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14.9 km

At the foot of the Pasberg, the Ruhr flows around the Kettwig district and widens to form a reservoir in the west due to the lock with hydroelectric power station. …

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14.9 km

View of Kettwig and the Ruhr

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Apart from the beautiful break location with the finest view, the area here is really suitable for biking. There are many beautiful trails and paths here and you feel like …

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15.7 km

Ruhr Downhill Trail

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Small quarry which is easy to see in winter.

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17.7 km

View of Kettwig and the Ruhr

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Essen Kettwig is beautifully situated on the Ruhr with a great cycle path along the Ruhr. The old town is also worth seeing.

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17.8 km

Kettwig Lock

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A beautiful route then leads along the Ruhr to Mülheim.

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25.0 km

Nice varied trail.

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27.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

6.53 km

5.27 km

2.17 km

1.61 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.78 km

8.70 km

5.64 km

1.84 km

1.43 km

389 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Friday 22 May

29°C

14°C

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