Best mountain biking trails in Gelsenkirchen

3.8(30 reviews)

Explore the most popular mountain biking trails near Gelsenkirchen with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

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#1 - Rund um Resser Mark
3.9 (12)·Easy·6.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Scenic circular tour in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. A great circular route around Resser Mark, which brings a lot of variety into everyday life. You start from the car park next to Münsterstraße and walk once around on the Kleinweg. Highlights of the tour: - Resser Mark - Holzbach stream - Emscherbruch nature reserve, west of Kleinweg
#2 - Gelsenkirchen durch den Nordsternpark
3.2 (3)·Moderate·21.6 km·Est. 5–5.5 hr
#3 - Runde ab Wattenscheid um Essen
3.5 (8)·Moderate·43 km·Est. 10–11 hr
Scenic and challenging mountain bike tour in Wattenscheid near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. A beautiful tour for a short mountain bike adventure around Essen. Refreshment stops are available. Highlights of the tour: - A section along the Ruhr - Beautiful & varied landscape - Great views of the surrounding area
#4 - Grubenfahrt - den Bergbau erfahren
3.7 (2)·Moderate·37.5 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hr
#5 - Buer - Kirchhellen -Besten
5.0 (1)·Moderate·48.1 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr
Very beautiful and well signposted route.
#6 - Über die Erztrasse ins Ruhrtal
5.0 (1)·Hard·73.1 km·Est. 18–19.5 hr
Varied cycle tour in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point is the Gelsenwasser headquarters in Gelsenkirchen. Along the Emscher to the Ruhrzoo, from here via the ore route to the Jahrhunderthalle and through the south of Bochum, the Lottental valley to the Kemnader reservoir. A visit to Kemnade Castle is a must. The route continues down the Ruhra to Essen Steele. From here uphill back through regional green spaces to the Gelsenwasser administration. Highlights of the...
#7 - Gelsenkirchen - Ahsen - Haltern - Marl - Herten
3.0 (1)·Hard·73.5 km·Est. 17.5–19 hr
Mostly easy to cycle and quiet route, but in some places traffic-heavy, but then there is always a cycle path. NOT suitable for racing bikes
#8 - Runde ab Gelsenkirchen - Witten- Hattingen
3.0 (2)·Hard·82.9 km·Est. 21–23 hr
#9 - Gelsenkirchen - Brauck - Wanner-Bickern
Moderate·53.6 km·Est. 12–13.5 hr
#10 - Gelsenkirchen - Waltrop - Herne
Hard·88.4 km·Est. 20.5–22.5 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest mountain biking trail in Gelsenkirchen?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest mountain biking trail in Gelsenkirchen is Gelsenkirchen - Waltrop - Herne. This trail is estimated to be 88.4 km long.

Which mountain biking trail has the most elevation gain in Gelsenkirchen?

Gelsenkirchen: With an ascent of 1,749 m, Runde ab Gelsenkirchen - Witten- Hattingen has the most elevation gain of all of the mountain biking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for mountain biking trails is Über die Erztrasse ins Ruhrtal with 1,384 m of elevation gain.