Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 9, 2025

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 9.42 km for 90 m

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Bus stop

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905 m

Viewing Platform on Hoheward Spoil Tip

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A nice view of Herne.

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2.00 km

View of Scholven Power Plant

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The view is in north - west direction.

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2.37 km

Horizon Observatory on Hoheward

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There is an official network of mountain bike trails on the Hoheward dump in Herten. Information and the route can be found at: landschaftspark-hoheward.de/hoheward/aktiv/mountainbike.html.

But a trip here is not …

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2.97 km

XC Downhill Trail – Halde Hoheward (South Side)

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Nice descent with a few jumps. Perfect for beginners to practice.

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3.43 km

Halde Hoheward

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Top trail. Easy downhill with small jumps

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4.01 km

Jungle Descent

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Single trail descent, where there was no trail or gradient earlier. The former mining makes it possible. On the heaps Hoheward and Hoppenbruch today there is a beautiful network of …

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10.4 km

Dragon Bridge Halde Hoheward

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Very beautiful dragon bridge.

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.31 km

2.95 km

2.82 km

1.80 km

Surfaces

3.29 km

2.31 km

2.12 km

2.11 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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