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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Emscher Floodplain — North Side – König Ludwig Trail loop from Fredenbaum

Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Emscher Floodplain — North Side – König Ludwig Trail loop from Fredenbaum

Moderate

4.5

(8)

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Emscher Floodplain — North Side – König Ludwig Trail loop from Fredenbaum

03:19

63.0km

180m

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: April 3, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 7.34 km for 7 m

After 7.43 km for 15 m

After 8.40 km for 15 m

After 47.0 km for 9 m

After 53.2 km for 16 m

Waypoints

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7.92 km

Old Harbor on the Dortmund-Ems Canal

Highlight • River

Canal romance on the Dortmund-Ems-Kanal

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9.46 km

Im Siesack

Nature Reserve

15.7 km

Mengeder Heide

Nature Reserve

16.9 km

Emscher Floodplain — North Side

Highlight • River

The stormwater retention basin and the Emscher meadows are wonderful for both humans and animals.

There's always plenty of birdwatching to be seen there, and the trails are perfect for cycling and hiking.

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17.8 km

Emscher-Auen Flood Retention Basin Castrop-Rauxel

Highlight • Structure

The NSG Mengeder Heide, the Emscher Auen and the Parkhotel are definitely worth a visit. Great cycle paths, many highlights and beautiful views offer pure relaxation.

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25.2 km

Castroper Holz

Forest

32.1 km

Pöppinghauser Wald Nature Reserve Wetlands

Highlight • Natural

Directly from the canal dike you get a wonderful insight into the extensive Pöppinghäuser Forest mountain subsidence and nature reserve. Numerous bird species and even a gray heron colony can …

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33.1 km

Rhine-Herne Canal - Start of the KLT

Highlight • River

Every canal in Europe is easy to navigate. In Germany, they are under the control of the shipping authorities. There are so-called "commercial routes of the authority" along the canals everywhere.

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