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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis
Hattingen

Erzbahn Swing – Erzbahntrasse loop from Hattingen (Ruhr)

Moderate

4.7

(202)

958

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Erzbahn Swing – Erzbahntrasse loop from Hattingen (Ruhr)

02:32

40.7km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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 30, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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843 m

Ruhr Waterfalls at Hattingen

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It's worth getting off your bike here and listening to the rushing of the Ruhr for a while. Two small but wide steps ensure that the water of the Ruhr …

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2

1.78 km

View of the Weir

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From the campsite

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3

7.03 km

One of the highlights among the Ruhr area streets.

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4

11.2 km

Springorum Cycle Path

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The official name "Spingorum-Radweg" refers today to both the older part from Dahlhausen to Weitmar (water-bound ceiling) and the newer paved northern part to Altenbochum. Low-incline connection from the Ruhr …

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15.9 km

Erzbahn Swing

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A spectacular entry into the Erzbahntrasse. Architecturally interesting, but above all beautiful to look at and quite practical for cyclists and pedestrians. Actually, the route could also be called the …

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19.3 km

A typical steel truss bridge can be seen here. Especially on hot days, the route, which lies on a steep gravel embankment, is very pleasant due to the dense tree population.

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19.6 km

Blumenkamp

Nature Reserve

8

20.5 km

Erzbahntrasse

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Beautiful route the Erzbahntrasse

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24.3 km

Skulpturenwald

Forest

10

32.9 km

The passage at the farm is a bit bumpy due to the subsoil, but the view afterwards is worth it.

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40.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

9.20 km

5.58 km

1.98 km

1.59 km

120 m

Surfaces

36.5 km

1.73 km

1.31 km

977 m

278 m

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Thursday 2 July

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