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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ore railroad line – Erzbahn Swing loop from Bochum Hauptbahnhof

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Road cycling routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ore railroad line – Erzbahn Swing loop from Bochum Hauptbahnhof

Moderate

4.5

(27)

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Ore railroad line – Erzbahn Swing loop from Bochum Hauptbahnhof

02:15

51.2km

230m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 26, 2026

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After 13.0 km for 97 m

After 35.7 km for 781 m

After 36.6 km for 1.74 km

After 38.5 km for 799 m

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Train Station

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3.57 km

Erzbahnschwinge Bridge

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The railway line built at the beginning of the 20th century connected the Rhine-Herne Canal with the blast furnaces of the Bochum association and served to supply iron ore. Today, …

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7.85 km

Erzbahn Kiosk

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It's just a snack bar. Nevertheless, she is well on the way to becoming a cult, without any fancy. That's how it works in the pot.

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7.98 km

Ore railroad line

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Where coal tenders once drove is now a good place to cycle. The many bridges testify to the wealth of ideas in the region when it comes to steel structures. …

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12.9 km

Grimberger Sichel Bridge

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Get on the bike at the Jahrhunderthalle in Bochum, cycle on the Erzbahn route up to the Zoom Erlebniswelt in Gelsenkirchen and then continue the tour through the Emscherbruch to …

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22.2 km

Avenue of Change

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Super asphalt, unfortunately no right of way at street crossings.

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27.1 km

Allee des Wandels

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The avenue of change connects the cities of Herten, Recklinghausen and Gelsenkirchen. Where coal and coke used to be transported for almost 100 years is now the pedestrian and cycle …

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28.7 km

Junction of Allee des Wandels and Zeche Blumenthal Railway Trails

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At this point you can decide. Right again on the path of change to the Hoheward heap. Left to the former colliery Blumenthal.

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48.9 km

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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51.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.6 km

5.54 km

4.34 km

1.77 km

1.73 km

333 m

Surfaces

42.9 km

3.68 km

2.84 km

1.36 km

458 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 26 May

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Ore railroad line – Erzbahn Swing loop from Bochum Hauptbahnhof

Erzbahnschwinge Bridge

Erzbahn Kiosk

Ore railroad line

Grimberger Sichel Bridge

Avenue of Change

Allee des Wandels

Junction of Allee des Wandels and Zeche Blumenthal Railway Trails

Erzbahn Swing

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