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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Graf Bismarck Harbour Bridge – Erzbahn Bridge loop from VELTINS-Arena

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Graf Bismarck Harbour Bridge – Erzbahn Bridge loop from VELTINS-Arena

Easy

4.7

(411)

1,652

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Graf Bismarck Harbour Bridge – Erzbahn Bridge loop from VELTINS-Arena

01:45

29.3km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 14.9 km for 15 m

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2.90 km

Graf Bismarck Harbour Bridge

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The harbor is adjacent to the bridge. Many cyclists and walkers now come here for a break, which they can sweeten with an ice cream or coffee.

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3.52 km

Erzbahn Bridge

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Former railway line. Connects Bochum with the Rhine-Herne Canal. Many beautiful bridges.

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7.56 km

Ore Railway Bridge No. 11 (Hüllerstraße)

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Beautiful bridge you have to drive over it

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10.7 km

Blumenkamp

Nature Reserve

14.4 km

A spectacular entry into the Erzbahntrasse. Architecturally interesting, but above all beautiful to look at and quite practical for cyclists and pedestrians. Actually, the route could also be called the …

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19.2 km

Red Bridge Over Goldhammer Bach

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A typical steel truss bridge can be seen here. Especially on hot days, the route, which lies on a steep gravel embankment, is very pleasant due to the dense tree population.

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20.3 km

Erzbahntrasse

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Beautiful route the Erzbahntrasse

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21.3 km

Ore railroad line

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Where coal tenders once drove is now a good place to cycle. The many bridges testify to the wealth of ideas in the region when it comes to steel structures. …

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26.1 km

Grimberg sickle

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Get on the bike at the Jahrhunderthalle in Bochum, cycle on the Erzbahn route up to the Zoom Erlebniswelt in Gelsenkirchen and then continue the tour through the Emscherbruch to …

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29.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

4.54 km

1.46 km

316 m

212 m

Surfaces

21.8 km

4.05 km

1.80 km

761 m

704 m

191 m

Elevation

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Sunday 5 July

26°C

17°C

7 %

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Graf Bismarck Harbour Bridge – Erzbahn Bridge loop from VELTINS-Arena

Graf Bismarck Harbour Bridge

Erzbahn Bridge

Ore Railway Bridge No. 11 (Hüllerstraße)

Erzbahn Swing

Red Bridge Over Goldhammer Bach

Erzbahntrasse

Ore railroad line

Grimberg sickle

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