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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ewald Colliery – Westerholt Castle loop from NSG Hertener Schlosswald

Road cycling routes

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ewald Colliery – Westerholt Castle loop from NSG Hertener Schlosswald

Moderate

4.6

(5)

170

riders

Ewald Colliery – Westerholt Castle loop from NSG Hertener Schlosswald

01:07

23.7km

200m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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: April 6, 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 1.07 km for 1.82 km

After 6.22 km for 532 m

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3.12 km

Ewald Colliery

Highlight • Historical Site

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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2

6.48 km

View of the Ruhr Region from Hoheward Spoil Tip

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After a steep climb over a well paved road offers a fantastic view! In the summer of 2018, unfortunately, all green is burned.

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3

12.0 km

Junction of Allee des Wandels and Zeche Blumenthal Railway Trails

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At this point you can decide. Right again on the path of change to the Hoheward heap. Left to the former colliery Blumenthal.

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4

13.7 km

Allee des Wandels

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The avenue of change connects the cities of Herten, Recklinghausen and Gelsenkirchen. Where coal and coke used to be transported for almost 100 years is now the pedestrian and cycle …

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5

16.3 km

Avenue of Change

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Super asphalt, unfortunately no right of way at street crossings.

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6

19.7 km

Westerholt Castle

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Very beautiful half-timbered old town and moated castle worth seeing

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23.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

6.40 km

2.38 km

1.69 km

261 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

1.69 km

1.29 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Monday 25 May

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