Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 3, 2026

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After 6.06 km for 95 m

After 16.7 km for 88 m

After 20.0 km for 230 m

After 20.4 km for 68 m

After 24.2 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.68 km

Forest Singletrack Trail

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8.23 km

VW Beetle Wreck Trail

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Departure to the turning hammer

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10.0 km

Ilex Trail (Ruhrhöhenweg)

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Great and highly recommended! Be careful if you drive from east to west: the route just before the Brücker Bach is not without it. This single trail is a small …

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16.7 km

Kettwig Lock

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A beautiful route then leads along the Ruhr to Mülheim.

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16.9 km

View of Kettwig and the Ruhr

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Essen Kettwig is beautifully situated on the Ruhr with a great cycle path along the Ruhr. The old town is also worth seeing.

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20.2 km

Springer-Teich

Lake

21.5 km

View of the Ruhr Valley

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Take a breather, enjoy the view, do not forget to drink 😉 and on we go ...

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21.8 km

Pierburger Saum Downhill

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This descent is really fun.

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25.9 km

Heissiwald Wildlife Enclosure

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The driveway to the animal enclosure in Heissiwald is crisp.

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28.9 km

Beckmannsbusch

Forest

30.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.03 km

7.41 km

7.01 km

3.90 km

2.10 km

1.14 km

Surfaces

17.3 km

4.63 km

3.99 km

2.43 km

2.06 km

230 m

Elevation

Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 18 February

3°C

-1°C

84 %

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