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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Erzbahn Swing – Ore railroad line loop from Bochum-Langendreer West

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Road cycling routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Erzbahn Swing – Ore railroad line loop from Bochum-Langendreer West

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Erzbahn Swing – Ore railroad line loop from Bochum-Langendreer West

02:55

63.0km

340m

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: May 30, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 20.7 km for 799 m

After 21.8 km for 2.06 km

After 24.7 km for 750 m

After 34.6 km for 737 m

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Start point

Train Station

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11.2 km

Erzbahn Swing

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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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12.3 km

Erzbahnschwinge Bridge

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The railway line built at the beginning of the 20th century connected the Rhine-Herne Canal with the blast furnaces of the Bochum association and served to supply iron ore. Today, …

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16.6 km

Erzbahn Kiosk

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It's just a snack bar. Nevertheless, she is well on the way to becoming a cult, without any fancy. That's how it works in the pot.

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16.7 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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21.6 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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35.4 km

Allee des Wandels

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The avenue of change connects the cities of Herten, Recklinghausen and Gelsenkirchen. Where coal and coke used to be transported for almost 100 years is now the pedestrian and cycle …

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41.0 km

Hoheward Spoil Heap

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With the Halpen Hoppenbruch the largest heap landscape of the Ruhr area. It originated from the foundations of the Recklinghausen II colliery, the Ewald colliery and the General Blumenthal / Haard colliery.

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42.1 km

Dragon Bridge Halde Hoheward

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Walk art, leads you to the dump. With a gravel bike you come up here too.

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63.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.5 km

19.2 km

4.48 km

3.60 km

1.45 km

471 m

232 m

Surfaces

51.0 km

5.20 km

2.85 km

1.84 km

1.73 km

283 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Wednesday 19 August

22°C

14°C

73 %

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Erzbahn Swing – Ore railroad line loop from Bochum-Langendreer West

Erzbahn Swing

Erzbahnschwinge Bridge

Erzbahn Kiosk

Ore railroad line

Grimberg sickle

Allee des Wandels

Hoheward Spoil Heap

Dragon Bridge Halde Hoheward

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