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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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Road cycling routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Witten

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

Moderate

4.5

(2)

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

01:58

43.9km

410m

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: June 14, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 2.97 km for 298 m

After 25.0 km for 90 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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766 m

View of the Ruhr from the Lake Bridge

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beautiful view of the Ruhr, at this point canoes / kayaks can often be discovered

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3.12 km

Kemnader Lake

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Incidentally, it is also worthwhile in winter :-D

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19.8 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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20.1 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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26.5 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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29.2 km

Viewpoint

30.3 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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30.9 km

Elbschetaltrasse Section

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beautiful route with a fantastic surface and many opportunities to rest

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38.7 km

Quiet Country Road

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43.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

17.6 km

5.88 km

2.38 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.5 km

1.72 km

1.37 km

227 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

29°C

18°C

40 %

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View of the Ruhr from the Lake Bridge

Kemnader Lake

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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