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North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Herne Canal – Rhein-Herne Canal loop from Gelsenkirchen Hauptbahnhof

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhein-Herne Canal – Rhein-Herne Canal loop from Gelsenkirchen Hauptbahnhof

Moderate

4.7

(6)

37

riders

Rhein-Herne Canal – Rhein-Herne Canal loop from Gelsenkirchen Hauptbahnhof

02:35

51.2km

230m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 37.2 km for 46 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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3.25 km

NSG Mechtenberg

Nature Reserve

2

4.21 km

Bismarck Column Essen on the Mechtenberg

Highlight • Monument

The Mechtenberg with the Bismarck Tower has grown significantly in recent years.
Short trail starts on the west side. Attention very smooth when wet.

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3

7.86 km

Zollverein Shaft 3/7/10 Headframe

Highlight • Monument

Zeche Zollverein shaft 3/7/10 is a pit in Essen-Katernberg in the eastern part of the pit field of the Zeche Zollverein. Extraction above shaft 3 began in 1882. Shaft 7 …

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4

15.5 km

Rhein-Herne Canal

Highlight • River

Between Rhein and Herne with some nice sections on cycling.

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16.5 km

ehem. Hafen Mathias Stinnes

Lake

18.9 km

Welheimer Wald

Forest

7

24.3 km

Rhein-Herne Canal

Highlight • River

Way is getting old in sections and also incredibly narrow. In the case of oncoming traffic, mutual consideration is necessary. Otherwise wonderful to drive between Gelsenkirchen and Oberhausen.

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8

27.2 km

Zauberlehrling Sculpture and Rhine-Herne Canal Path

Highlight • Monument

The path along the canal is highly recommended. A great view of the Sorcerer's Apprentice is guaranteed.

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9

29.7 km

Cycle Path Along the Rhine-Herne Canal

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10

39.3 km

Nordsternspange Cycle Path Along the Pipelines

Highlight • Cycleway

Great asphalt, easy to roll, feeling of industrial culture emerges.

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11

43.3 km

Zollvereinweg Rail Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Great to get to Bochum from the Zeche Zollverein and avoid the streets.

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51.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.7 km

19.5 km

7.56 km

1.98 km

499 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

20.6 km

3.52 km

2.23 km

1.80 km

637 m

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