Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 26, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

After 21.7 km for 108 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.82 km

Allee des Wandels Cycle and Walking Path

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Mining tram line in Herten. Cycling on former railway lines between Westerholt and the landscape park Hoheward.

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6.18 km

Brandhorster Wald

Nature Reserve

8.46 km

Ewald Colliery

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The site of the former Ewald colliery has been extensively repaired in recent years. A large commercial area has arisen next to it, but the old industrial architecture clearly stands …

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10.2 km

Halde Hoheward

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Top trail. Easy downhill with small jumps

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10.9 km

View of Scholven Power Plant

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The view is in north - west direction.

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16.7 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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17.2 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.

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18.4 km

Dragon Bridge Halde Hoheward

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Very beautiful dragon bridge.

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19.5 km

Obelisk and Sundial on Hoheward Slag Heap

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I would never have expected something like that up here. Crazy. 💈

The sundial, which is around 3,000 square meters in size, is located on the south plateau (140 meters). …

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21.7 km

Balkon 4

Viewpoint

28.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

5.99 km

4.64 km

2.64 km

555 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.4 km

6.84 km

3.90 km

3.03 km

1.90 km

230 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Monday 9 March

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