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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Emscher Floodplain — North Side – New Emscher river course loop from Dortmund-Huckarde

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Emscher Floodplain — North Side – New Emscher river course loop from Dortmund-Huckarde

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Emscher Floodplain — North Side – New Emscher river course loop from Dortmund-Huckarde

01:30

22.4km

60m

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: May 27, 2026

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Mengeder Heide

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Start point

Train Station

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2.04 km

Restored Emscher

Highlight (Segment) • River

It is wonderful to observe how the Emscher is finding its way back to nature bit by bit from tour to tour.

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3.46 km

Emscher Floodplain and Restored River

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The Emscher has been brought into a natural course here, and at the same time the area serves as a floodplain during heavy rainfall events.

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3.60 km

Viewpoint at Ellinghausen Flood Retention Basin

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The Emschergenossenschaft has largely completed the construction of the Dortmund-Ellinghausen flood retention basin and the surrounding area, with only a few remaining works. For the new facility, covering an …

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3.74 km

Emscher meadows at Flurweidweg

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The cycle path around the Emscher meadows is a wonderful place to cycle.
There are always animals to observe in the meadows.

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10.2 km

Emscher Floodplain — North Side

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The stormwater retention basin and the Emscher meadows are wonderful for both humans and animals.

There's always plenty of birdwatching to be seen there, and the trails are perfect for cycling and hiking.

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11.2 km

Emscher-Auen Flood Retention Basin Castrop-Rauxel

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The NSG Mengeder Heide, the Emscher Auen and the Parkhotel are definitely worth a visit. Great cycle paths, many highlights and beautiful views offer pure relaxation.

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15.8 km

Emscher Trail

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The Emscher-Weg is a path connection along the Emscher from the source in Holzwickede to the mouth of the Rhine near Dinslaken. Green industrial facilities as well as historical parks, …

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17.9 km

New Emscher river course

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The new riverbed is a wonderful achievement and a true paradise for wildlife.

Beautiful paths have been created for people, where cycling and hiking are a wonderful experience.

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22.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

4.52 km

2.80 km

2.53 km

1.74 km

186 m

128 m

Surfaces

9.16 km

8.19 km

3.83 km

983 m

192 m

Elevation

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Monday 13 July

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Emscher Floodplain — North Side – New Emscher river course loop from Dortmund-Huckarde

Restored Emscher

Emscher Floodplain and Restored River

Viewpoint at Ellinghausen Flood Retention Basin

Emscher meadows at Flurweidweg

Emscher Floodplain — North Side

Emscher-Auen Flood Retention Basin Castrop-Rauxel

Emscher Trail

New Emscher river course

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