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: December 18, 2025

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 12.7 km for 12 m

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Start point

Train Station

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1.87 km

Krähenwald

Forest

2.67 km

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path

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Great cycle path with a mix of asphalt and gravel, suitable for all types of bikes except racing bikes. The asphalt sections are extremely fast and a lot of fun. …

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12.0 km

Moscow Mule Trail

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Two lines two choose. Trail has some nice switchbacks and berms. Steep in sections and loose. Tons fun also not for beginners. Video for this trail

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18.1 km

Panoramic meadow view over the Ruhr Valley

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Great view of the surrounding pastures and fields and the associated estate, as well as a fantastic view ............

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19.9 km

Forest trails in the Ruhr region

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Really great routes
Never gets boring

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20.3 km

View of Harkortsee

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Perfect to take a break.

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25.2 km

Dirtline MTB Downhill Trail

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DH Dirt line . Fun jumps, steep in sections, some switchbacks.

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25.5 km

View of the Hengsteysee

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Partly the bike path leads over a kind of panoramic road. It feels like it was built over the lake. Really nice here.

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27.2 km

Ruhr Heights Trail

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While “below” strollers, cyclists and joggers “battle” each other for the best spot on the way around the lake, up here you not only have peace and quiet, but also …

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29.9 km

Fürstenbergholz

Nature Reserve

48.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.0 km

12.4 km

8.92 km

3.54 km

3.15 km

403 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.3 km

9.70 km

9.15 km

3.37 km

2.90 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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