The Ruhr in Essen-Steele – Zollverein Coal Mine and Coking Plant loop from Essen-Kupferdreh
The Ruhr in Essen-Steele – Zollverein Coal Mine and Coking Plant loop from Essen-Kupferdreh
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The Ruhr in Essen-Steele – Zollverein Coal Mine and Coking Plant loop from Essen-Kupferdreh
02:27
40.4km
270m
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 13, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 26.3 km for 261 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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4.15 km
Altarm Ruhr
Lake
4.74 km
Heisinger Ruhraue Nature Reserve
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4.76 km
New Heisinger Aue cycle and pedestrian bridge
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7.26 km
Ruhrauen
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8.78 km
The Ruhr in Essen-Steele
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21.0 km
Zollverein Shaft 3/7/10 Headframe
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22.5 km
Zollverein Coal Mine and Coking Plant
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23.7 km
Zollverein Coal Mine and Coking Plant
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27.3 km
Green Cycle Path Through Essen
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37.2 km
Heisinger Ruhraue
Nature Reserve
40.4 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
28.6 km
6.55 km
2.66 km
1.36 km
1.04 km
195 m
133 m
Surfaces
33.6 km
2.58 km
2.20 km
2.00 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (110 m)
Lowest point (30 m)
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Thursday 21 May
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