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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Bladenhorst Castle – Rhine-Herne Canal - Start of the KLT loop from Herne

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Bladenhorst Castle – Rhine-Herne Canal - Start of the KLT loop from Herne

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Bladenhorst Castle – Rhine-Herne Canal - Start of the KLT loop from Herne

01:48

28.4km

120m

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: June 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.05 km for 232 m

After 12.6 km for 216 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.7 km

Bladenhorst Castle Gatehouse

Highlight • Castle

Interesting building, unfortunately neglected, interior rooms not open to visitors.

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16.8 km

Bladenhorst Castle

Highlight • Castle

The moated castle Bladenhorst dates back to the 16th century. The moated castle blends harmoniously into the landscape and the eye is delighted by this old castle complex. The surrounding …

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20.7 km

Pöppinghauser Wald nature reserve

Highlight • Natural

The view from the directly adjacent canal path offers a great view of a wetland with fascinating development of nature and is a spectacle that is not particularly often encountered here in the Ruhr area.

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21.2 km

Pöppinghauser Wald Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

From the higher riverside path of the Rhein-Herne-Kanal you have a wonderful view of the extensive Bergsenkungs- and nature reserve Pöppinghäuser forest. On extensive water surfaces, numerous species of birds can be observed.

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21.6 km

Rhine-Herne Canal - Start of the KLT

Highlight • River

Every canal in Europe is easy to navigate. In Germany, they are under the control of the shipping authorities. There are so-called "commercial routes of the authority" along the canals everywhere.

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22.3 km

König Ludwig Harbor

Highlight • Structure

Along the König Ludwig Trasse.
The König-Ludwig-Trasse (KLT) is a former railway line in the Ruhr area in the cities of Castrop-Rauxel and Recklinghausen, which connected the mines König Ludwig …

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22.4 km

Herner Meer

Highlight • Lake

The service roads on both sides of the canal and the Herner Meer are great for mountain bikes and trekking bikes. A nice recreational opportunity and a good section for cycling and hiking tours.

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23.3 km

Herne East Lock

Highlight • Structure

Impressive technical structure, which can be easily observed in its function if you have some time. In the upper reaches of the canal behind the lock you can see how …

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28.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.72 km

7.03 km

6.83 km

4.31 km

386 m

160 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

6.27 km

4.74 km

1.58 km

290 m

211 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Sunday 21 June

29°C

18°C

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Comments

May 21, 2023,Wasserschloss Bladenhorst – Herner Meer Runde von Herne

Sunday run-out lap. The beginning is not recommended because of some construction sites

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Bladenhorst Castle – Rhine-Herne Canal - Start of the KLT loop from Herne

Bladenhorst Castle Gatehouse

Bladenhorst Castle

Pöppinghauser Wald nature reserve

Pöppinghauser Wald Nature Reserve

Rhine-Herne Canal - Start of the KLT

König Ludwig Harbor

Herner Meer

Herne East Lock

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