Trail Entrance – Hohensyburg castle ruins loop from FernUniversität in Hagen

Mountain biking trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Trail Entrance – Hohensyburg castle ruins loop from FernUniversität in Hagen

Hard

4.9

(20)

riders

Trail Entrance – Hohensyburg castle ruins loop from FernUniversität in Hagen

02:02

25.5km

410m

Mountain biking

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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 21.0 km for 141 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.05 km

Helfer Wald

Forest

4.33 km

Trail in the Hohensyburg – Klusenberg Nature Reserve

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Great trail that is very easy to ride on a mountain bike, including a great view of the Hengsteysee.
Definitely to be recommended.

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5.53 km

View of the Ruhr, the Hengsteysee and Hagen

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Great view over the lake and a good place to take a short break.

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7.08 km

Fürstenbergholz

Nature Reserve

9.19 km

Trail Entrance

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It's more of a forest trail. But also easy to drive.

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11.9 km

Olpkebach in the Bittermark Nature Reserve

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A nice place to linger for a while

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14.6 km

Forest Trail under the Bridge (Bittermark Nature Reserve)

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20.1 km

Hohensyburg castle ruins

Highlight • Castle

The ruins Hohensyburg is definitely worth a visit. As a hiker I enjoyed the view over Hagen and the Hengsteysee. As a contrast, the casino is not far away. I've already found my luck while enjoying the great view.

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20.6 km

Kaiser Wilhelm Monument, Hohensyburg

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Just a few steps from the Syburg stands the monument, visible from afar, in honor of Emperor Wilhelm I (1797 - 1888; Emperor from 1871 - 1888). Today, it presents …

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25.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

3.61 km

3.14 km

2.35 km

2.13 km

469 m

117 m

Surfaces

9.96 km

7.81 km

4.74 km

2.24 km

646 m

157 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

13°C

7°C

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Comments

April 13, 2024,Bittermark und Hohensyburg

We were in Dortmund today, driving from Bittermark to Hohensyburg. We were out on our mountain bikes and it was less muddy than we expected.
The bikes still look like shit though! They still need cleaning. 😮
You can also watch the video created via kommot here: