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Rheinischer Esel – Stahlwerk Hoesch Phoenix Runde von Bochum-Langendreer West

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Rheinischer Esel – Stahlwerk Hoesch Phoenix Runde von Bochum-Langendreer West

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August 14, 2021

Rheinischer Esel – Stahlwerk Hoesch Phoenix Runde von Bochum-Langendreer West

Moderate

03:03

48.1km

15.8km/h

310m

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Overview

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.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.7 km for 270 m

After 23.0 km for 66 m

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Start point

Train Station

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11.2 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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14.7 km

Rheinischer Esel Rail Trail

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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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15.9 km

Kruckeler Forest on the Rheinischer Esel

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The Kruckeler Forest is beautiful, but most of the routes are only accessible by mountain bike. So I had to reschedule my Kruckel tour a bit (see my profile). ;)

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23.1 km

Phoenix West Blast Furnace Plant

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On the former site of the Hoeschwerk you can still see the last remnants of industrial culture. You can still see the blast furnace.

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23.5 km

Phoenix-West

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23.6 km

Bergmann Stand-Up Beer Hall

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A break at the brewery is recommended, as the nearby Phoenixsee is often overcrowded. From time to time, a food truck with delicacies also sets up here. 👍

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24.1 km

Hympendahl Viaduct Ruins

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And again, a place in the Ruhr area that you just have to see. The small detour is worthwhile.

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25.0 km

Banana cycle path - railroad line cycling

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The low-traffic route on the connecting curve from the former Dortmund East to the South Station and further on the outermost section of the Rhenish Railway is extended at both …

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48.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

10.9 km

6.63 km

5.97 km

2.70 km

253 m

226 m

Surfaces

32.0 km

6.99 km

4.72 km

1.97 km

1.54 km

689 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Rheinischer Esel – Stahlwerk Hoesch Phoenix Runde von Bochum-Langendreer West

Rheinischer Esel sculpture

Rheinischer Esel Rail Trail

Kruckeler Forest on the Rheinischer Esel

Phoenix West Blast Furnace Plant

Phoenix-West

Bergmann Stand-Up Beer Hall

Hympendahl Viaduct Ruins

Banana cycle path - railroad line cycling

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