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Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Witten

Rhenish Donkey Sculpture – Rheinischer Esel sculpture loop from Universität Witten/Herdecke Altbau

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Witten

Rhenish Donkey Sculpture – Rheinischer Esel sculpture loop from Universität Witten/Herdecke Altbau

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4.4

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Rhenish Donkey Sculpture – Rheinischer Esel sculpture loop from Universität Witten/Herdecke Altbau

01:31

14.1km

130m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

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2.40 km

Former Witten-Rüdinghausen station

Highlight • Historical Site

Very nice quiet bike path.

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4.26 km

View of Hombruch from Rheinischer Esel

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The Rhenish donkey.😉

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5.49 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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10.5 km

Rheinischer Esel in Witten-Rüdinghausen

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There is always a lot going on on the Rhenish donkey, so be careful and always walk in wavy lines

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11.7 km

Former Witten-Annen Süd stop on the Rheinischer Esel trail

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The railway used to stop here, but you can now get there by bike.

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11.8 km

Rhenish Donkey Sculpture

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The two bridges are particularly characteristic of the cycle path. They are covered and provide a welcome shelter in the event of sudden rain showers.

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12.0 km

Rhenish Donkey Sculptures

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On the information board you get detailed information about the former railway line.

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12.2 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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14.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.49 km

2.19 km

1.58 km

837 m

Surfaces

6.01 km

4.66 km

1.84 km

1.02 km

491 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 2 July

22°C

11°C

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Rhenish Donkey Sculpture – Rheinischer Esel sculpture loop from Universität Witten/Herdecke Altbau

Former Witten-Rüdinghausen station

View of Hombruch from Rheinischer Esel

Start of Rheinischer Esel

Rheinischer Esel in Witten-Rüdinghausen

Former Witten-Annen Süd stop on the Rheinischer Esel trail

Rhenish Donkey Sculpture

Rhenish Donkey Sculptures

Rheinischer Esel sculpture

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