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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Ölbach Pathway – Lake Kemnade loop from Hustadt (TQ)

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Bike touring routes & trails
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Ölbach Pathway – Lake Kemnade loop from Hustadt (TQ)

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Ölbach Pathway – Lake Kemnade loop from Hustadt (TQ)

02:44

44.2km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 6.28 km for 90 m

Open: • March-May: 9:00 AM-7:00 PM • June-August: 9:00 AM-9:00 PM • September-October: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed) Closed: • November-February

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.65 km

Ölbach Pathway

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Along the Ölbach

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2

3.46 km

Lake Kemnade

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The Ruhr reservoir is located between Bochum and Witten, at the foot of the Ruhruni Bochum. It is a popular destination for residents of Bochum and the surrounding area. There …

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3

5.89 km

Herbede Weir on the River Ruhr

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Stop in the lock keeper's cottage. Nice beer garden, grill sausage and refreshments - ÖZ only until 19h

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4

12.1 km

The former "Rheinischer Esel" railway line, now developed as a comfortable cycle and pedestrian path, crosses the railway line 2801 Hagen - Witten - Dortmund HBF in a north-south direction …

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13.2 km

Rheinischer Esel Bridge Over the A44

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Bridge over the A44

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22.4 km

Niederhöweler Wald

Forest

7

26.8 km

Rheinischer Esel Rail Trail

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From railway donkey to bike

As early as the 1980s, a railway line cycle path was built on the eastern part. In 2012, the western section also became a cycle …

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8

30.3 km

Rheinischer Esel sculpture

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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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42.1 km

Oelbach Cycle Path

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Cycle path along the Oelbach

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44.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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22.1 km

8.02 km

6.88 km

6.11 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.2 km

5.20 km

5.15 km

1.40 km

215 m

< 100 m

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