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WDR 2 Rhein-Herne-Kanal

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WDR 2 Rhein-Herne-Kanal

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June 11, 2022

WDR 2 Rhein-Herne-Kanal

Moderate

02:46

43.6km

15.8km/h

160m

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.2 km for 56 m

After 42.2 km for 561 m

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26 m

View of the

Highlight • Monument

The Sorcerer's Apprentice, also known as the Dancing Electricity Pylon, was built in 2013. Looks very nice if you drive along the canal.

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2.73 km

Vondern Castle

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Beautiful castle from the 13th century, which you "accidentally" roll past here. Always a nice change from the otherwise more industrial highlights and a nice reason for a small (photo) stop. :)

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7.87 km

Malakow Tower at Zeche Prosper II

Highlight • Monument

The Malakow Tower was part of the Prosper II mine. It went into operation in 1875.

More info: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeche_Prosper

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9.10 km

Bridge to the Tetrahedron (Halde Beckstraße)

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Beautiful truss bridge for cyclists and pedestrians. From here you can see the tetrahedron dump and the longest ski hall in the world. The descent of the steeply inclined bridge …

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9.46 km

View of the Tetrahedron (Tetraeder) in Bottrop

Highlight • Monument

Do I have to go up there? Or do I want to go up there? It's important to know this and recognize the difference!

Wheel of Fortune Exercise: Inner Development Goals 1 - BEING

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11.4 km

Welheim Garden City

Highlight • Settlement

Driving through the garden city is really fun, because the many houses are very nice to look at👍

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12.2 km

Cult pub founded by "duck" Willi Lippens. Ex-farm between Absetzteichen in the north, Ruhr glass in the east, MVA Karnap in the south and B224 in the west. Second name: "In the middle of the pot" - true.

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20.8 km

Zollverein Coal Mine Night Illumination

Highlight • Monument

Running on the World Heritage on specially created trails, absolutely top. In the dark with LED lighting on the floor.

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22.8 km

Zollverein Coking Plant

Highlight • Monument

Like the neighboring Zollverein colliery, the former coking plant has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. Here you can learn about industrial history, visit the factory swimming pool …

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24.8 km

Fountain Pond in Kaiser-Wilhelm-Park

Highlight • Lake

Nice park to linger or for a little pause by the pond with fountain.

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28.7 km

Stadium on Hafenstraße

Highlight • Structure

Unfortunately not a nice stadium. Still interesting for football fans to stop by here. You always have a direct view of the stadium.

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38.9 km

Knappenhalde Observation Tower and View over Oberhausen

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about 56 meters increase, 6-12%, surface solid gravel partly washed out slightly with annoying rain gutters, curves uphill sufficiently dimensioned. Profiled tires are recommended with 25er Slicks slips the rear …

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42.3 km

Kaisergarten, Oberhausen

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Park in the middle of Oberhausen, located directly on the Rhine-Herne Canal. Recommended for families with small children, since playground and zoo invite with different species of animals.

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42.5 km

Slinky Springs to Fame Bridge

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The "Slinky Springs to Fame" bridge in the Oberhausen Kaisergarten was inaugurated in 2011. An unusual name for an even more unusual bridge: the accessible bridge sculpture by the Frankfurt …

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43.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.1 km

10.4 km

3.20 km

1.96 km

1.70 km

137 m

109 m

Surfaces

19.3 km

11.8 km

6.25 km

4.16 km

1.62 km

530 m

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WDR 2 Rhein-Herne-Kanal

Gasometer

View of the

Vondern Castle

Malakow Tower at Zeche Prosper II

Bridge to the Tetrahedron (Halde Beckstraße)

View of the Tetrahedron (Tetraeder) in Bottrop

Welheim Garden City

Restaurant Ich Danke Sie!

Zollverein Coal Mine Night Illumination

Zollverein Coking Plant

Fountain Pond in Kaiser-Wilhelm-Park

Stadium on Hafenstraße

Knappenhalde Observation Tower and View over Oberhausen

Kaisergarten, Oberhausen

Slinky Springs to Fame Bridge

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