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Essen to Gladbeck
This ride takes you from the vibrant center of Essen, one of the Ruhr area’s lively cities, up north to Gladbeck. Clocking in at a little over 20 km, it’s a comfortable mid-length route—perfect for a longer ride without being too demanding.
You’ll set off beneath Essen’s urban skyline and quickly find yourself coasting through quieter neighborhoods and green stretches. Most of the route is nicely paved, with the occasional section of paving stones and gravel adding a hint of adventure. The terrain is gentle enough—just a touch of climbing before letting the gentle descent take you towards Gladbeck.
About half the way you’re on dedicated paths, and there’s hardly any time spent on busy roads, making for a safe and relaxed cycling experience. Gladbeck, known for its leafy parks and charming town vibe, is a great place to end your ride with a stroll or a well-earned coffee. Perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy both Ruhr urban energy and quieter, green spaces!
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Steele-Schhloss Westerholt-Gladbeck
Cycling route in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 39.9 km
- Distance
- 149 m
- Ascent
- 149 m
- Descent
Essen Steele -Zollverein-Nordsternpark-Essen Steele
Cycling route in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 31.5 km
- Distance
- 199 m
- Ascent
- 278 m
- Descent
E-Katernberg (Schonnebeckhöfe) - E-Schürenbachhalde - GE-Nordsternpark - GE-Sutum- Hugobahntrasse - GE-Buer (Düppelstr.)
Cycling route in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 13.9 km
- Distance
- 50 m
- Ascent
- 34 m
- Descent
Nach Hause
Cycling route in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 11.7 km
- Distance
- 28 m
- Ascent
- 61 m
- Descent
Zu Meinhövel
Cycling route in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 15.2 km
- Distance
- 71 m
- Ascent
- 50 m
- Descent
RosenhĂĽgel-Zornigeameise
Cycling route in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 28.8 km
- Distance
- 143 m
- Ascent
- 175 m
- Descent
Ruhrgebiet_1_Essen_Gelsenkirchen
Cycling route in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 114.6 km
- Distance
- 197 m
- Ascent
- 260 m
- Descent
Zollverein Kirchhellen
Cycling route in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 21.8 km
- Distance
- 82 m
- Ascent
- 92 m
- Descent
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Cycling route in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 12.9 km
- Distance
- 24 m
- Ascent
- 48 m
- Descent
"Wurschtelfahrt" Zollverein - Gasometer
Cycling route in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 4.7 km
- Distance
- 5 m
- Ascent
- 22 m
- Descent
Essen-Gelsenkirchen
Cycling route in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 32.9 km
- Distance
- 112 m
- Ascent
- 147 m
- Descent
Nordsternpark
Cycling route in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- 12.5 km
- Distance
- 28 m
- Ascent
- 40 m
- Descent
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- Zu Meinhövel
- Distance
- 15.2 km
- Ascent
- 71 m
- Descent
- 50 m
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- Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- RosenhĂĽgel-Zornigeameise
- Distance
- 28.8 km
- Ascent
- 143 m
- Descent
- 175 m
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- Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Ruhrgebiet_1_Essen_Gelsenkirchen
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- 114.6 km
- Ascent
- 197 m
- Descent
- 260 m
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- Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Zollverein Kirchhellen
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- 21.8 km
- Ascent
- 82 m
- Descent
- 92 m
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- Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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- 12.9 km
- Ascent
- 24 m
- Descent
- 48 m
- Location
- Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- "Wurschtelfahrt" Zollverein - Gasometer
- Distance
- 4.7 km
- Ascent
- 5 m
- Descent
- 22 m
- Location
- Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Essen-Gelsenkirchen
- Distance
- 32.9 km
- Ascent
- 112 m
- Descent
- 147 m
- Location
- Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Nordsternpark
- Distance
- 12.5 km
- Ascent
- 28 m
- Descent
- 40 m
- Location
- Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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