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 4, 2025

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NSG Hohensyburg - Klusenberg

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Start point

Train Station

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5.14 km

Funckenhauser Bachtal

Nature Reserve

10.8 km

View of the Koepchenwerk

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Beautiful view from the bike path over the Hengsteysee on the RWE sign

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11.4 km

Lake Hengstey

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Or should we say Swan Lake? A beautiful stretch, very popular at weekends. The swans also seem to feel at home here.

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12.9 km

Hengsteysee North Shore

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Picturesque section on the northern shore of the Hengsteysee from the restaurant "Zur Lennemündung" to the trail parking lot at the Hengsteysee bridge. Here you can go hiking, cycling, running …

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19.6 km

Yellow Bridge Schwerte

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Belongs to the standard repertoire :)

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31.9 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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31.9 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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33.6 km

View of Hengsteysee

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Here a few meters on the slope path over the path that leads around the lake you have a great view of the middle part of the Hengsteysees. To the …

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43.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

9.12 km

7.04 km

3.82 km

2.58 km

275 m

145 m

Surfaces

29.1 km

3.90 km

3.64 km

3.52 km

3.10 km

457 m

Elevation

Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

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