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Restored Emscher – Phoenix Lake loop from Dortmund-Mengede

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Restored Emscher – Phoenix Lake loop from Dortmund-Mengede

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Restored Emscher – Phoenix Lake loop from Dortmund-Mengede

02:59

48.3km

240m

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: July 13, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 146 m for 8 m

After 48.2 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.78 km

Ehem. Luftschacht West (Königsmühle)

Forest

11.2 km

Viewpoint at Ellinghausen Flood Retention Basin

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The Emschergenossenschaft has largely completed the construction of the Dortmund-Ellinghausen flood retention basin and the surrounding area, with only a few remaining works. For the new facility, covering an …

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12.1 km

Renatured Emscher

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At this point in Deusen, with a view from the Emscher Bridge, you can clearly see how the former sewer has become a natural river again.

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12.2 km

Restored Emscher

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It is wonderful to observe how the Emscher is finding its way back to nature bit by bit from tour to tour.

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23.5 km

Hympendahl Viaduct Ruins

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And again, a place in the Ruhr area that you just have to see. The small detour is worthwhile.

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27.3 km

Phoenix-See

Lake

28.0 km

Phoenix Lake

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The Phönixsee is a great destination and there is always something new to discover.

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28.2 km

Phoenix Lake

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Nice place to stay in the middle of the city. Restaurants are also available and you take a separate path to the pedestrians around the lake.

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29.5 km

Emscherweg

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Here you have to know where you want to go :) Otherwise you'll get lost :)

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30.6 km

Phoenix-West Blast Furnace

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The Phoenix-West blast furnace plant, founded in the 19th century, is a testament to Dortmund's industrial past and is located in the Hörde district. It symbolizes the steel production that …

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31.3 km

View Florianturm

Viewpoint

48.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

11.4 km

8.84 km

5.10 km

2.23 km

2.01 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.0 km

7.88 km

4.37 km

2.32 km

1.34 km

398 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Today

Wednesday 2 September

22°C

16°C

66 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Restored Emscher – Phoenix Lake loop from Dortmund-Mengede

Viewpoint at Ellinghausen Flood Retention Basin

Renatured Emscher

Restored Emscher

Hympendahl Viaduct Ruins

Phoenix Lake

Phoenix Lake

Emscherweg

Phoenix-West Blast Furnace

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