Best bike touring trails in Bochum

Varied round tour in North Rhine-Westphalia The tour starts on the ore railway line and the route of the Kray-Wanner railway. The route passes the sculpture park and the Rheinelbe spoil tip. The route follows tarmac and gravel paths and there are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Sculpture park - Gelsenkirchen Zoo

The tour starts in Volkspark Gerthe. The route leads clockwise through extremely varied terrain to the south and then back again. There are wonderful country lanes, but also great little paths in the forest. Water is also a constant companion: the Ruhr and the lakes it forms are mainly found in the southern part of the route. Arriving at Bochum-Dahlhausen railway station, the surroundings become increasingly urbanised.

Varied bike tour near Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia This route expands the leisurely railway track cycle path "Der Rheinische Esel", which runs between Dortmund-Löttringhausen and Bochum-Langendreer, into a great circular tour. In addition to idyllic bodies of water and some quiet forest passages, impressive testimonies to industrial culture in the Ruhr area await everywhere along the way. There are places to stay and eat. Accessible by bus and train (e.g., from Witten central station)....

Accessible by bus and train. Refreshment stops.

Scenic mountain bike tour in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia. The tour is designed more for mountain biking, but can also be ridden by experienced touring cyclists. The starting point is Heveney harbour on Lake Kemnader. From there, the route leads through the Ölbachtal valley and the Wittener Papenholz to Steinhausen Castle. The route continues into the old mining area of Muttental, which is the tour's namesake. Past the trout ponds, an intense ascent awaits. This is followed by beautiful...

Beautiful cycle path along the Ruhr from Bochum in North Rhine-Westphalia The route starts in the east of Bochum and then runs southwards along the Ruhr in the Ruhr Valley. The nature reserve Ruhraue Witten-Gedern is a particular gem. Highlights: - Ruhraue Witten-Gedern nature reserve - Beautiful Ruhr valley - Großholthauser Mark nature reserve

Relaxed hike or cycle tour near Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia. This nine-and-a-half kilometre route starts at the Marktstraße station in the south of Bochum. The tour ends at Hattingen railway station. In Hattingen city centre, you can relax while shopping or stopping for a bite to eat. Highlights of the route: - Ruhr Valley - Monastery forest - Hattingen

Varied cycle route near Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful in the Ruhr area. It begins at Lake Kemnader and leads to the beginning of the Erzbahntrasse at the Bochum Centennial Hall. The Essen-Wanner route then branches off in Gelsenkirchen-Ückendorf. The Ruhr is crossed in Essen-Steele and always goes along the water to the Hattingen Ruhr Bridge. But be careful: This section is not passable even with slight flooding. In Hattingen, the trail...