Best river trails in Herne

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#1 - Hoppenbruchhalde-Resser Mark-Schloß Berge-Emscherradweg
4.1 (12)·Easy·15.6 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hr
Promising and varied mountain bike tour near Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia. Super round for mountain bike adventures in the Bergisches Land nature park. The Berger See and the Ewaldsee, which can be found on this tour, are particularly beautiful. Highlights of the tour: - Idyllic views of the Berger See & Ewaldsee - Interesting local flora and fauna - Hoppenbruch heap - Resser Mark - Castle Berge
#2 - Schloß Herten und Westerholt ab Wanne Eickel
4.3 (4)·Moderate·17.2 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hr
Bicycle tour close to nature near Herne in North Rhine-Westphalia This bike tour starts on the banks of the Rhine-Herne Canal and then runs in a northerly direction to Westerholt Castle in Westerholt. Due to its location, the route is ideally suited as a trip from Gelsenkirchen. Highlights: - Westerholt Castle - Castle Herten - Driving on the Rhine-Herne Canal - Loechterheide
#3 - Heap Loop
5.0 (2)·Hard·17.9 mi·Est. 7.5–8 hr
#4 - Our Fritz Cultural Park - Ewald Colliery Westerholt Castle
4.3 (4)·Moderate·19.8 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hr
Popular cycle tour near Herten, North Rhine-Westphalia. This cycle tour covers more than 30 km through the Ruhr region between Gelsenkirchen, Buer and Herten. Several nature reserves as well as two castles and the Ewald colliery lie along the route. The route can be reached by public transport.
#5 - RSG Herne CTF 2019 - 33er Strecke
4.0 (1)·Moderate·21.5 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hr
Official route of the CTF. Further details can be found directly from the organizer: http://rsg-herne.de/
#6 - Our Fritz Colliery - Hanover Colliery
4.5 (2)·Easy·12.2 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
This varied cycle tour starts at the Unser Fritz artists' colliery in Herne. The route mostly follows the ore railway line - a former railway line that connected various industrial sites in the Ruhr region to transport iron ore, coal and other industrial goods. Today, this railway line serves as a cycle and hiking trail. Information boards along the route provide information about the industrial heritage. The route will come across numerous cultural and industrial-historical sights in the...
#7 - Bicycle tour: Mechtenbergpark - Berge Castle - Halde Hoheward
4.0 (1)·Moderate·31.5 mi·Est. 12–13 hr
#8 - RSG Herne CTF 2019 - 17er Strecke
3.2 (3)·Easy·10.2 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Official route of the CTF. Further details can be found directly from the organizer: http://rsg-herne.de/
#9 - RSG Herne RTF 2020 - Fahrt in den Frühling - 41er Strecke
5.0 (1)·Moderate·25 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
Official route of the RTF. Further details can be found directly from the organizer: http://rsg-herne.de/
#10 - RSG Herne CTF 2019 - 55er Strecke
3.2 (2)·Hard·34.8 mi·Est. 14.5–16 hr
Great and varied bike tour in Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia. Official route of the CTF. You can find more details directly from the organizer on the website www.rsg-herne.de. Highlights of the route: - Diverse natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Nice views of the area while driving

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest river trail in Herne?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Herne is RSG Herne cycling marathon - 250km Route. This trail is estimated to be 153.9 mi long.

Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Herne?

Herne: With an ascent of 11,450 ft, RSG Herne cycling marathon - 250km Route has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is RSG Herne RTF 2020 - Gysenbergtour - 151er Strecke with 6,669 ft of elevation gain.