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Cycling day trip from Velbert to Essen

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Velbert to Essen

1 h 45 min
Duration
29.5 km
Distance
373 m
Ascent
534 m
Descent
16.8 km/h
Avg. speed
260 m
Max. altitude

Ready for a scenic ride? This route takes you from Velbert, a charming town perched in the hills of the Niederberg region, all the way north to Essen, the lively heart of the Ruhrgebiet. Over about 29.5 km, you’ll enjoy rolling countryside views, steady climbs (watch out for about 370 m of ascent!), and a pleasant net descent as you cruise into Essen.

Most of the way is smooth sailing—over 95% is paved, mostly asphalt, with a sprinkling of those classic German paving stones in village cores. The ride is pleasantly quiet, making up nearly 60% quiet roads and another chunk along peaceful paths, so you won’t have to battle much traffic.

Once you roll into Essen, you’ll find yourself in a city known for its green parks and impressive industrial heritage, including the UNESCO-listed Zollverein Coal Mine. Whether you’re here for the parks, the culture, or just a hearty local meal, you’ll have earned it after this rewarding ride!

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6

Baldenysee-Mühlheim

Cycling route in Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Route very good to ride. You can also extend it for a detour to the water station in Mühlheim.
39.7 km
Distance
179 m
Ascent
187 m
Descent
3

Essen Werden - Zeche Zollverein

Cycling route in Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

15.6 km
Distance
156 m
Ascent
161 m
Descent
0

Am Bertram 6, Velbert nach Klarastraße 20, Essen

Cycling route in Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

19.9 km
Distance
135 m
Ascent
235 m
Descent
elfringhauser schweiz
Road bike
0

elfringhauser schweiz

Cycling route in Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

None (cloned from route 947686) (cloned from route 3001210)
65 km
Distance
991 m
Ascent
930 m
Descent
elfringhauser schweiz
Road bike
2

elfringhauser schweiz

Cycling route in Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

61.3 km
Distance
998 m
Ascent
937 m
Descent
0

Am Bertram 5, Velbert nach Frohnhauser Straße 447, Essen

Cycling route in Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

24.3 km
Distance
155 m
Ascent
300 m
Descent
0

Grafenstraße 36-38, Essen nach Holsterhauser Straße 69, Essen

Cycling route in Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

9.8 km
Distance
89 m
Ascent
82 m
Descent
0

Am Bertram 6, Velbert nach Rüttenscheider Platz 3, Essen

Cycling route in Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

21.1 km
Distance
148 m
Ascent
252 m
Descent
RUHR TOUR OKT 16
Road bike
Heinz-G. Krajewski
0

RUHR TOUR OKT 16

Cycling route in Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

TEASI track
64.2 km
Distance
176 m
Ascent
191 m
Descent
1

Kupferdreh nach Essen Steele

Cycling route in Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

9.7 km
Distance
76 m
Ascent
62 m
Descent
E-Schweiz maxed out
Road bike
0

E-Schweiz maxed out

Cycling route in Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

86.3 km
Distance
1,143 m
Ascent
1,149 m
Descent
0

Tholshof 2, Essen nach Hardenbergufer 389, Essen

Cycling route in Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

13.4 km
Distance
36 m
Ascent
86 m
Descent

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