Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path – The Elbsche Valley Viaduct loop from Hardenstein

Road cycling routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Witten

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path – The Elbsche Valley Viaduct loop from Hardenstein

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Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path – The Elbsche Valley Viaduct loop from Hardenstein

01:55

42.8km

400m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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After 23.9 km for 90 m

After 27.4 km for 789 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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766 m

View of the Ruhr from the Lake Bridge

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Nice view upstream. Here every year but on consecutive weekends the Dragon Boat Race takes place. On one weekend start the pupils of the Wittener schools, on the other the …

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2.88 km

Oelbachtal Cycle Path

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This beautiful path leads off the road from the Kemnader lake in the direction of Bochum Langendreer or - depending on which branch you take later - up to the …

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18.7 km

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path

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Nice connection through the green in the Ruhr area, nice asphalt, no cars.

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19.0 km

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path (Langendreer to Witten)

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Nice route on an old railway line that connects Bochum Langendreer and Witten.
Completely paved so it is absolutely suitable for road bikes.

From Witten we continue towards Dortmund. But then on a "water-bound ceiling".

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25.4 km

View of the Ruhr from the Ruhr Bridge

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Between Witten and Bomern or the starting point to Hohenstein or the Muttental.

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28.2 km

Viewpoint

29.3 km

The Elbsche Valley Viaduct

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The viaduct was extensively restored and is part of the Elbschetal cycle path. The view from up there on Wetter / Wengern is really nice.

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29.8 km

Elbschetaltrasse Section

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beautiful route with a fantastic surface and many opportunities to rest

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37.6 km

Quiet Country Road

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42.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

16.4 km

6.13 km

2.38 km

536 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.9 km

1.60 km

822 m

527 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

17°C

9°C

82 %

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Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path – The Elbsche Valley Viaduct loop from Hardenstein

View of the Ruhr from the Lake Bridge

Oelbachtal Cycle Path

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path (Langendreer to Witten)

View of the Ruhr from the Ruhr Bridge

The Elbsche Valley Viaduct

Elbschetaltrasse Section

Quiet Country Road

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