Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 3, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.59 km for 190 m

After 10.5 km for 278 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.27 km

View of the Ruhr from the Ruhr Bridge

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Between Witten and Bomern or the starting point to Hohenstein or the Muttental.

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4.87 km

Hardenstein Castle Ruins

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Here you cycle through the idyllic Muttental - the cradle of Ruhrpott mining. Hardenstein Castle was there even earlier than the tunnels, but today you can only marvel at the …

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7.29 km

Forest singletrack trail

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Beautiful landscape, a few roots and the slope is also right.

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13.9 km

Muttental Trail Entrance with Jumps

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Class departure in Muttental with a few kickers.

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14.0 km

Shelter in Muttental

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Ideal for a break or to protect yourself from the rain. You can also expand your knowledge on site.

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16.5 km

Stadtforst Muttental

Forest

17.6 km

Zehenthaus Herberholz

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In the lower Muttental with a few nice mining exhibits.
If open and after a MTB tour you can go here
End the day with a bottle of Grevenstein beer.

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17.8 km

Miners’ Prayer House, Witten

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The prayer house in the lower Muttental is the last of its kind in the Ruhr area. In the early Ruhr mining they were widespread and fulfilled several functions: as …

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18.4 km

Entrance to Zeche Nachtigall Visitor Mine

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Here is the southernmost entrance to the visitor tunnel.

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22.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

4.99 km

2.37 km

1.32 km

1.17 km

173 m

Surfaces

8.18 km

7.42 km

4.90 km

913 m

512 m

181 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Sunday 19 April

12°C

3°C

25 %

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View of the Ruhr from the Ruhr Bridge

Hardenstein Castle Ruins

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Muttental Trail Entrance with Jumps

Shelter in Muttental

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Miners’ Prayer House, Witten

Entrance to Zeche Nachtigall Visitor Mine

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