The Ruhr in Essen-Steele – Bochum-Dahlhausen Rail Trail loop from Essen-Holthausen
The Ruhr in Essen-Steele – Bochum-Dahlhausen Rail Trail loop from Essen-Holthausen
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The Ruhr in Essen-Steele – Bochum-Dahlhausen Rail Trail loop from Essen-Holthausen
01:28
23.2km
210m
Cycling
Moderate bike 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: May 18, 2026
Tips
Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps
You may need to carry your bike.
After 16 m for 16 m
After 99 m for 10 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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3.23 km
Ruhrauen
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4.75 km
The Ruhr in Essen-Steele
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9.32 km
Bridge at the Railway Museum in Bochum-Dahlhausen
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9.88 km
Bochum-Dahlhausen Rail Trail
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In the east the route ends shortly before the station; you have to …
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12.0 km
Dahlhausen Lock
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13.0 km
The Ruhr at the Leinpfad in Hattingen
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23.2 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
10.6 km
8.54 km
3.03 km
510 m
416 m
162 m
Surfaces
21.6 km
988 m
481 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (170 m)
Lowest point (50 m)
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Weather
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Tuesday 7 July
23°C
17°C
31 %
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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h
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