Herten, Emscher and Rhein-Herne-Kanal

48 kilometres through woodland and park from Herten — over Emscher, Rhein-Herne-Kanal and three streams, rolling and almost entirely surfaced.

The route

You start in Herten. You cross Emscher, Hüller Bach and Rhein-Herne-Kanal on bridges, ford Holzbach, Schwarzbach and Wambecke. The route takes you through woodland and park, with an avenue along the way. At 251 metres of climbing over 48 kilometres, the loop is rolling — two thirds of the surface is asphalt, the rest gravel. Along the way you pass five churches and a memorial stone to a ferry disaster. If you fancy a break, you'll find Kinderland Café, Rathauscafe or Harbor Café.

Distance

48 km

Ascent

251 m

Riding time

approx. 3:14 h

Surface

Mostly asphalt

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9. km 8.6 Gedenkstein - Fährunglück Monument

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12. km 9.6 Harbor Café Ice cream parlour

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19. km 15.1 Kinderland Café Café

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26. km 32.8 St. Clemens Maria Hofbauer Church

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29. km 39.7 Pauluskirche Resse Church

30. km 42.3 Rathauscafe Café

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