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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Kreis Recklinghausen
Dorsten

Old railroad line – View of the Issel River loop from Hervest-Dorsten

Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Kreis Recklinghausen
Dorsten

Old railroad line – View of the Issel River loop from Hervest-Dorsten

Moderate

4.7

(3)

18

riders

Old railroad line – View of the Issel River loop from Hervest-Dorsten

03:05

59.0km

150m

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 25, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 47 m for 17 m

After 59.0 km for 17 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

11.0 km

Peddlenberg Rest Area on the Former Hamburg-Venlo Railway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This route is always worth it. 25 km of pure nature and hardly anything going on

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2

14.6 km

Former railroad line Haltern - Wesel - Venlo

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Very nice and easy to ride bike path. The trees provide shade in summer.

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3

17.2 km

Old railroad line

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Surprisingly, this well-developed former railway line (Haltern - Wesel - Venlo) is very easy to drive on. You drive on the natural ground almost like on asphalt.

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4

18.3 km

5

30.6 km

View of the Issel River

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Around the monastery there are a few cute shops and also great cafes with coffee and cake.

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6

30.7 km

La Grappa Marienthal

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Beautiful beer garden directly on the Issel. Great cake, delicious food, attentive service.

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7

48.2 km

View of the Üfter Mark

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Ruhr Grün wildlife observation hut

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8

48.2 km

At dusk, whether in the morning or in the evening, just sit here, maybe bring a blanket and tea. Don't forget your binoculars. ;)

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B

59.0 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.0 km

21.8 km

4.82 km

3.33 km

1.82 km

240 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

18.3 km

9.36 km

8.41 km

3.43 km

< 100 m

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Friday 10 July

29°C

16°C

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