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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path – Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path loop from Dortmund-Somborn

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Road cycling routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path – Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path loop from Dortmund-Somborn

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5.0

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Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path – Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path loop from Dortmund-Somborn

00:46

17.1km

130m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Train Station

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2.71 km

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path

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Nice connection through the green in the Ruhr area, nice asphalt, no cars.

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3.62 km

Bochum–Witten City Border on the Rheinischer Esel

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As a city boundary unspectacular, only interesting because of the marking on the "Rhenish donkey" under the bridge. In this section, the former railway line is very accessible for bicycles. The rise from Witten to Langendreer is small.

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3.72 km

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path

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Great cycle path with a mix of asphalt and gravel, suitable for all types of bikes except racing bikes. The asphalt sections are extremely fast and a lot of fun. …

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6.92 km

Good Mood House (Angela Holtermann-Stumpf)

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Here the Angis Atelier shows its concrete figures.

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17.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.09 km

4.68 km

1.76 km

763 m

422 m

343 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

2.39 km

223 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

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Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path – Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path loop from Dortmund-Somborn

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path

Bochum–Witten City Border on the Rheinischer Esel

Rheinischer Esel Cycle Path

Good Mood House (Angela Holtermann-Stumpf)

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