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The Esel Climb – Saarn–Mintard Deichstraße Road loop from Hösel

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North Rhine-Westphalia

The Esel Climb – Saarn–Mintard Deichstraße Road loop from Hösel

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The Esel Climb – Saarn–Mintard Deichstraße Road loop from Hösel

01:46

38.8km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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After 10.0 km for 484 m

After 30.9 km for 101 m

After 33.5 km for 339 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

1

1.10 km

Fast descent through the forest

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The track is really fun and calm

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2

3.50 km

The Esel Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Why is that called "on the donkey" here? The answer is: There used to be not this beautiful road here, but a steep path that the carters had to climb. …

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3

5.62 km

Saarn–Mintard Deichstraße Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Good asphalt road between Mülheim Saarn and Mintard. Occasionally a lot of car and motorcycle traffic, but still recommended for racing bikes. It is not suitable for (leisurely) touring drivers. …

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4

22.9 km

Gustav Heinemann Bridge

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he first bridge, of some of the predecessor structures of today's Gustav-Heinemann-Bridge, at this point over the Ruhr, was already mentioned in a document in 1065. In 1642 and again …

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5

30.8 km

Ruhrstraße Viaduct (PanoramaRadweg niederbergbahn)

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This bridge is one of the most beautiful places on the entire route tour. The view is wonderful and the viaduct is simply an impressive structure. The descent is particularly recommended when you rush quickly over the bridge.

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6

33.4 km

Ruhrstraße Viaduct on the Niederbergbahn Cycle Path

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Looks good from above, but also when it goes through below.

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7

34.0 km

Old Isenbügel bus stop

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The ticket booth still preserved here is worth seeing.

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B

38.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.4 km

10.1 km

1.59 km

516 m

510 m

488 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.2 km

2.31 km

677 m

338 m

255 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 20 October

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