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Rheinischer Esel – Ruhrtalfähre Runde von Herbede

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Rheinischer Esel – Ruhrtalfähre Runde von Herbede

planned a bike ride

August 13, 2021

Rheinischer Esel – Ruhrtalfähre Runde von Herbede

Hard

03:28

53.1km

15.3km/h

470m

470m

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Overview

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 8.58 km for 65 m

After 12.7 km for 238 m

After 29.5 km for 104 m

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15.3 km

Rheinischer Esel sculpture

Highlight • Monument

The Rhenish Donkey is the name of the railway line opened in 1880 between Dortmund-Löttringhausen and Bochum-Langendreer. Passenger services were discontinued in 1979. If you believe the numerous corresponding legends, …

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18.7 km

Rheinischer Esel Rail Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

From railway donkey to bike

As early as the 1980s, a railway line cycle path was built on the eastern part. In 2012, the western section also became a cycle …

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28.6 km

Hengsteysee - Nordwestufer section Niedernhof ("Cafe Seeschlößchen") to run-of-river power plant

Interesting section on the northwestern shore of the Hengsteysee from Niedernhof past the pumped storage power plant "Koepchenwerk" to …

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36.8 km

Wetter (Ruhr) Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Wetter is a very nice town. The proximity to the Harkortsee is another plus point. A detour to Volmarstein is worthwhile despite the incline.

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48.2 km

Hardenstein Ruhr Valley Ferry

Highlight (Segment) • Rest Area

When traveling along the river, a ferry is a great way to take a break! There aren't many of them along the Ruhr, but this one is a highlight. It's …

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48.7 km

Herbede Weir on the River Ruhr

Highlight • Structure

Stop in the lock keeper's cottage. Nice beer garden, grill sausage and refreshments - ÖZ only until 19h

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53.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.8 km

11.1 km

7.66 km

5.54 km

2.66 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.6 km

8.59 km

6.38 km

4.81 km

1.31 km

243 m

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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