Rhein-Herne Canal – Herner Meer loop from Castrop-Rauxel Süd

Routes

Bike touring routes & trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Recklinghausen

Castrop-Rauxel

Rhein-Herne Canal – Herner Meer loop from Castrop-Rauxel Süd

Easy

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riders

Rhein-Herne Canal – Herner Meer loop from Castrop-Rauxel Süd

01:29

24.7km

110m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 24.5 km for 115 m

Dismount required: • Monday & Tuesday & Saturday: 6:00 AM-2:00 PM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.45 km

Rhein-Herne Canal

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Every canal in Europe is easy to navigate. In Germany, they are under the control of the shipping authorities. There are so-called "commercial routes of the authority" along the canals everywhere.

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11.4 km

König Ludwig Harbor

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Along the König Ludwig Trasse.
The König-Ludwig-Trasse (KLT) is a former railway line in the Ruhr area in the cities of Castrop-Rauxel and Recklinghausen, which connected the mines König Ludwig …

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11.4 km

Herner Meer

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The service roads on both sides of the canal and the Herner Meer are great for mountain bikes and trekking bikes. A nice recreational opportunity and a good section for cycling and hiking tours.

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12.3 km

Herne East Lock

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Impressive technical structure, which can be easily observed in its function if you have some time. In the upper reaches of the canal behind the lock you can see how …

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12.6 km

View of Herne East Lock

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Waiting barges before the lock just before the entrance for the lift

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15.4 km

Strünkede Castle and Emschertal Museum

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Places like these remind us that there was a history in the Ruhr area before coal and steel, one that has very different associations than the 100 years or so …

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24.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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