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Erzbahn Swing – Erzbahntrasse loop from Bochum West

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Erzbahn Swing – Erzbahntrasse loop from Bochum West

Easy

4.3

(200)

916

riders

Erzbahn Swing – Erzbahntrasse loop from Bochum West

00:51

14.1km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 12, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 77 m for 8 m

After 14.0 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.66 km

Erzbahn Swing

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A spectacular entry into the Erzbahntrasse. Architecturally interesting, but above all beautiful to look at and quite practical for cyclists and pedestrians. Actually, the route could also be called the …

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4.89 km

Erzbahn Bridge 4

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Under the bridge, a beautiful path leads through even more nature.

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5.06 km

Red Bridge Over Goldhammer Bach

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A typical steel truss bridge can be seen here. Especially on hot days, the route, which lies on a steep gravel embankment, is very pleasant due to the dense tree population.

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5.65 km

Erzbahn Bridge

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The ore railway bridge No. 6 spans the Alte and Neue Günnigfelder Strasse near the track tip. It is approx. 100 meters long and consists of a riveted blue steel …

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6.22 km

Erzbahntrasse

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Beautiful route the Erzbahntrasse

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7.06 km

Erzbahn Kiosk

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It's just a snack bar. Nevertheless, she is well on the way to becoming a cult, without any fancy. That's how it works in the pot.

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7.17 km

Erzbahnschwinge Bridge

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The railway line built at the beginning of the 20th century connected the Rhine-Herne Canal with the blast furnaces of the Bochum association and served to supply iron ore. Today, …

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11.8 km

Bridge Over the Rheinische Bahn

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This is a riveted, single-track and 46 meter long truss bridge from 1928.

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14.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

1.19 km

223 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

476 m

389 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 25 August

25°C

14°C

13 %

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Comments

April 20, 2025,Erzbahnbude

Probably my last trail ride, heading for Erzbahnbude. Two farewell beers there, accompanied by guitars and a darkening sky.

My gravel bike has now mutated into a city bike and is ready for future mdRzA tours. Workshop test passed.

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Erzbahn Swing – Erzbahntrasse loop from Bochum West

Erzbahn Swing

Erzbahn Bridge 4

Red Bridge Over Goldhammer Bach

Erzbahn Bridge

Erzbahntrasse

Erzbahn Kiosk

Erzbahnschwinge Bridge

Bridge Over the Rheinische Bahn

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