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GR:Rheinischer Esel-Schwerte-Ruhr

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GR:Rheinischer Esel-Schwerte-Ruhr

TylerHamilton95 and Nele Kretzer planned a gravel ride

October 30, 2022

GR:Rheinischer Esel-Schwerte-Ruhr

Hard

06:38

96.1km

14.5km/h

700m

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Overview

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.8 km for 66 m

After 13.0 km for 83 m

After 25.3 km for 58 m

After 27.2 km for 1.01 km

After 28.7 km for 228 m

After 49.6 km for 129 m

After 67.2 km for 170 m

After 92.0 km for 77 m

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11.5 km

Rheinischer Esel Start/End Point Bochum-Langendreer

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The Rhenish donkey is one of the oldest railway tracks in the Ruhr area. Already in the 1980s, the recultivation of the old railway line was started, which only really …

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13.7 km

Crosser Sprint

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Get off your bike and up the hill with your bike on your shoulder

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18.1 km

House of the Reitclub Barop

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The house belongs to the Barop riding club.

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20.0 km

View of the Westerfilde Countryside

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What could be nicer than letting yourself be rolled here.

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21.9 km

Start of Rheinischer Esel

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The Rhenish Donkey is a 13.5 km long cycle path with a slight gradient. Therefore it is very comfortable to drive.

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25.3 km

B54 Bridge

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Connection between Wittbräuckerstr. and the NSG Bittermark.

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33.4 km

View of the River Ruhr

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Very nice part of the bike path right on the Ruhr with many opportunities for rest. Benches and tables for picnicking available.

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33.9 km

Haus Ruhr and the Ruhrakademie on the Ruhr Valley Cycle Path

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Especially in hot temperatures, the piece comes in handy here! Out of the sun, into the forest.

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42.7 km

View of the Ruhr

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Signposting of the Ruhrtalradweg Ruhr upwards does not match the GPX track on the Ruhrtalradweg website. You have to decide either to drive according to the signs or to be navigated with the track.

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51.9 km

In der Lake Nature Reserve

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Between meadows and on the A45 you go to Ergste. The gravel section is only short: mobile for MTB, gravel bike and racing bike.

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59.7 km

Lenne Floodplains

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A really nice section of the Lenneradweg on the outskirts of Hagen. The surrounding area serves as a refuge from the inner city and offers a wonderful view of the Lenne and the wide meadows around.

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64.4 km

View of Hohensyburg

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The serpentines pull, but are not that steep. Is it good to drive up?

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67.9 km

View of the Ruhr from Seestraße

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Connection route between Harkortsee and Hengsteysee with a restaurant at the Schiffswinkel.

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73.7 km

Bootshaus beer garden by the water

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Beautiful beer garden right on the river bank and directly on the cycle and footpath just behind the bridge in Wetter. The restaurant has a small selection of inexpensive dishes.

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96.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.5 km

25.5 km

17.4 km

4.10 km

3.44 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

68.1 km

6.23 km

5.69 km

5.50 km

5.41 km

5.22 km

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GR:Rheinischer Esel-Schwerte-Ruhr

Rheinischer Esel Start/End Point Bochum-Langendreer

Crosser Sprint

House of the Reitclub Barop

View of the Westerfilde Countryside

Start of Rheinischer Esel

B54 Bridge

View of the River Ruhr

Haus Ruhr and the Ruhrakademie on the Ruhr Valley Cycle Path

View of the Ruhr

In der Lake Nature Reserve

Lenne Floodplains

View of Hohensyburg

View of the Ruhr from Seestraße

Bootshaus beer garden by the water

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