Best road biking trails in Essen

3.9(86 reviews)

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

Top trails

#1 - Baldeneysee-Steig Start Werden
4.4 (60)·Hard·13.6 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hr
Popular, quiet hiking trail near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This scenic route leads around the Baldeneysee, where the beautiful Ruhr Valley landscape can be experienced up close. It starts at the parking lot at the EWSC. In an easterly direction to the Hardenbergufer where the lake is crossed over the bridge. Mostly along the shore it goes back. Forests, hills, narrow paths and meadows await. The ruins of the Esener Isenburg are passed above the lake as well as the small forest areas...
#2 - Bochum Railway Museum to Baldeneysee
4.2 (23)·Moderate·30.2 mi·Est. 12–13 hr
The Baldeneysee is located in the south of Essen. Just northeast of it lies the Bochum Railway Museum. Here begins the circular route that leads to Baldeneysee and back and is best mastered by bike. The route around Lake Baldeney alone is 27 kilometers long. On the circular route you can enjoy the nature around the lake and many vantage points invite you to linger.
#3 - Rund um Kupferdreh über Herzkamp/Gennebreck und Bökenbusch
5.0 (1)·Moderate·37.8 mi·Est. 17–18.5 hr
#4 - Permanente RTF: Fahrradiesisch radeln an der Ruhr
5.0 (1)·Moderate·43.4 mi·Est. 17–18.5 hr
Permanent RTF of the Essener RG 1900 eV from 2017. Official route, further details can be found directly from the organizer: https://www.erg1900.de/
#5 - RTF EssenerRadGenuss – 45er Runde
1.0 (1)·Moderate·29.9 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hr
Official route of the RTF of the Essener Radsportgemeinschaft 1900 eV Further details can be found directly from the organizer: https://www.erg1900.de/
#6 - Zeche Ewald
Moderate·35.7 mi·Est. 13–14.5 hr
#7 - Hoch und Runter rund um Essen
Hard·66.4 mi·Est. 24 hr+
#8 - RTF EssenerRadGenuss – 110er Runde
Hard·72.6 mi·Est. 24 hr+
RTF of the "Essener RG 1900 eV", the 110 round. Official route, further details can be found directly from the organizer: https://www.erg1900.de/
#9 - RTF EssenerRadGenuss – 75er Runde
Moderate·46.5 mi·Est. 17.5–19.5 hr
Official route of the RTF of the Essener Radsportgemeinschaft 1900 eV Further details can be found directly from the organizer: https://www.erg1900.de/
#10 - Permanente RTF: Fahrradiesisch geradelt durchs Niederbergische
Moderate·47.8 mi·Est. 19–21 hr
Permanent RTF of the Essener RG 1900 eV from 2017. Official route, further details can be found directly from the organizer: https://www.erg1900.de/

Explore more trails

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest road biking trail in Essen?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest road biking trail in Essen is RTF EssenerRadGenuss – 110er Runde. This trail is estimated to be 72.6 mi long.

Which road biking trail has the most elevation gain in Essen?

Essen: With an ascent of 8,293 ft, Hoch und Runter rund um Essen has the most elevation gain of all of the road biking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for road biking trails is RTF EssenerRadGenuss – 110er Runde with 6,961 ft of elevation gain.