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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

View of Halde Rungenberg – Dragon Bridge Halde Hoheward loop from Kohlkamp

Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

View of Halde Rungenberg – Dragon Bridge Halde Hoheward loop from Kohlkamp

Moderate

4.8

(17)

64

riders

View of Halde Rungenberg – Dragon Bridge Halde Hoheward loop from Kohlkamp

02:12

39.3km

230m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: June 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.4 km for 117 m

After 19.7 km for 263 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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6.03 km

Hugo Trail

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This approximately seven-kilometer cycle path runs mostly along the old route of the Hugo Bahn, which was part of the once dense network of coal mines in the Ruhr. The …

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2

14.8 km

View of Hoheward Slag Heap

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3

15.2 km

The highlight of this former mine dump are the two pyramid-like peaks separated by a gap. At night, the two impressive spotlights complete the image of a pyramid. The wide …

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16.0 km

View of Halde Rungenberg

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I recommend using the dump only with an all-terrain bike. The up / downhill consists partly of coarse gravel and rubble. The rain has done the rest over the years. …

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21.2 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

6

30.2 km

Allee des Wandels

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The avenue of change connects the cities of Herten, Recklinghausen and Gelsenkirchen. Where coal and coke used to be transported for almost 100 years is now the pedestrian and cycle …

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31.9 km

Avenue of Change

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A former mine railway line is the starting point for the new avenue of change. A bike path showing the change of the Ruhr area.

From the former Ewald coal …

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36.8 km

Dragon Bridge Halde Hoheward

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Very beautiful dragon bridge.

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36.9 km

At the entrance to the Hoheward heap, you will be greeted by a dragon: its steel head rises 18 meters and the bridge railing rests against the ribs of the …

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39.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

15.3 km

2.93 km

2.47 km

1.26 km

Surfaces

16.3 km

10.1 km

7.14 km

2.93 km

1.70 km

882 m

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Saturday 11 July

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