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Rheinischer Esel – Phönix Werk Dortmund Runde von Zeche Nachtigall

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Rheinischer Esel – Phönix Werk Dortmund Runde von Zeche Nachtigall

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April 14, 2022

Rheinischer Esel – Phönix Werk Dortmund Runde von Zeche Nachtigall

Moderate

02:29

39.8km

16.0km/h

260m

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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.

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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453 m

Nachtigall Bridge with a view of the Ruhr

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Around 1850, the Nachtigall colliery built a railway bridge to overcome the Ruhr, via which the coal mined in the coal mine could be transported by horse train to the …

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8.90 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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10.2 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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10.6 km

Rheinischer Esel Entry Kirchhörde

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Easy to miss entry point, but perfect for the quick way to Witten / Kemnader See

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18.0 km

Phoenix-West Blast Furnace

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The Phoenix-West blast furnace plant, founded in the 19th century, is a testament to Dortmund's industrial past and is located in the Hörde district. It symbolizes the steel production that …

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19.6 km

Emscher Bridge at Hoetger Park

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Relaxed route that connects the Phönixsee with the Phönix-West area.
At Phönix-West you can marvel at parts of the old Hoesch factory.

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21.3 km

Emscher Floodplains at Buschmühle

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Around the Signal Iduna Park, friendly cycling and hiking trails invite you to linger in the countryside.

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34.5 km

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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39.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

7.85 km

7.59 km

5.26 km

2.32 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

12.1 km

2.25 km

1.30 km

370 m

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Lowest point (80 m)

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Rheinischer Esel – Phönix Werk Dortmund Runde von Zeche Nachtigall

Nachtigall Bridge with a view of the Ruhr

Rheinischer Esel Rail Trail

Kruckeler Forest on the Rheinischer Esel

Rheinischer Esel Entry Kirchhörde

Phoenix-West Blast Furnace

Emscher Bridge at Hoetger Park

Emscher Floodplains at Buschmühle

Rheinischer Esel sculpture

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