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Essen to Gelsenkirchen

51 min
Duration
14.9 km
Distance
88 m
Ascent
121 m
Descent
17.4 km/h
Avg. speed
112 m
Max. altitude

Set off from the heart of Essen and cruise north towards Gelsenkirchen on this smooth, mostly paved ride—ideal for a casual outing. You’ll cover about 15 km, with gentle ups and downs, all on comfortable surfaces: think quiet roads winding through leafy neighborhoods, and stretches of bike paths perfect for relaxed pedaling.

Essen, once an industrial powerhouse in the Ruhr, is now a vibrant city known for its cultural sites like the Zollverein Coal Mine (a UNESCO World Heritage site!). As you make your way, soak up the Ruhrgebiet’s unique blend of urban green spaces and industrial heritage.

Arriving in Gelsenkirchen, football fans will be right at home—it’s the proud home of FC Schalke 04. Besides sports, the city also has great parks and a zoo, so why not end your ride with a stroll? With nearly no busy roads and some lovely, quiet stretches, this route makes for a great day out on two wheels. Enjoy the ride!

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testlauf
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testlauf

Cycling route in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

5.4 km
Distance
26 m
Ascent
29 m
Descent
Flh. Schwarze Heide
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Herbert Dieter Bloss
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Flh. Schwarze Heide

Cycling route in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Bonifatiusstr., Kray Wanne Bahn 10 , Nordsternradweg 12,5, Welheim 15, Teatreder 17, Alte Zechenbahn Prosper 19 , Bottrop Stadtpark 22, Halde Haniel 25 , (Grafenmühle) (28)  Bergsenkung 32, ;//Flf.Schwarze Heide 36, Bruckhauser Wald 41Rotbachweg 46, Rotbach Aussichtpunkt 50 , Kirchellener Str.53, BAB Querung 55,   Alte Zechenbahn JacobiHaniel 56, Westing Querung 59, Vonderort 61 Kanal 64,5, Berne Park 67, Welheimer Wald 70, Kanal 71, Nienhausen, 75, Grawenhof 78,  Nienhausen 81 Nordtor Kray 83, Grimmbergstr.,85,  home. ca. 87km
84 km
Distance
154 m
Ascent
170 m
Descent
Disteln - Zollverein
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Disteln - Zollverein

Cycling route in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Rotthausenin, Nienhausen, Grawenhof, Kinderland Cafe, Stadthafen, Emscher Radweg, Deponie Emscherbruch, Im Emscherbruch (Resse), Schloss Herten, Radweg Zechenbahn Blumenthal, Halde Hoheward, Am Handweiserer(Restaurant), Wanner Str., Cranger Str. Emscher Radweg, Rellinghauser Str., Unser Fritz,  Stadtgarten Wanne, Erzbahntrasse, Holger, Radweg Kray Wanne, Grimbergstr. 51 km 429 hm
55.6 km
Distance
252 m
Ascent
286 m
Descent
Bhf. Steele-SĂĽd (Ruhrtal) - Zollvereinweg
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Bhf. Steele-SĂĽd (Ruhrtal) - Zollvereinweg

Cycling route in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Gute Möglichkeit, um aus dem Ruhrtal heraus ohne große Steigungen nach Norden zu gelangen (ehem. Bahntrasse von Steele nach Freisenbruch). Sehr schlechte Wegstrecke in Sevinghausen.
9.6 km
Distance
65 m
Ascent
60 m
Descent
Zollvereinweg
Zollvereinweg
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Wieland Herrmann
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Zollvereinweg

Cycling route in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

6.7 km
Distance
53 m
Ascent
44 m
Descent
Henrichenburg
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Herbert Dieter Bloss
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Henrichenburg

Cycling route in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Holger, Sichelbrücke ,Crange, Sclhleuse  Herne Ost, Station Pöppinghausen, Henrichenburg, Rückweg, Postweg, An der Linde, Zu den Höfen, König Ludwig Trasse II,Kanal Nordseite bis Umspannwerk  Crange, Kohleverladung, Grawnhof, Nienhausen .  ca. 88 km
88.8 km
Distance
105 m
Ascent
134 m
Descent
MĂĽhlenmuseum Dienslaken
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Herbert Dieter Bloss
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MĂĽhlenmuseum Dienslaken

Cycling route in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Zollvereinweg,Emscher 11, Welheim 15, Marienhospital 21, Rotbachweg 27, Rotbachtsee35,  Mühlenmuseum 36, Emscher40, Kläranlage 44, Oberhausen 54, Bernepark 61, HafenEsn 66, Grawenhof 71, Nienhausen 75 Torbogen 78, home 82km
78.6 km
Distance
108 m
Ascent
149 m
Descent
Ewald Crange
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Herbert Dieter Bloss
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Ewald Crange

Cycling route in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Ewald Crange ,Umspannwerk,Schleuse GE, Kinderland, Nordsternradweg home ca.56 km
55.6 km
Distance
94 m
Ascent
123 m
Descent
Rheinischen-Bahn
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Rheinischen-Bahn

Cycling route in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

weitere 700m sind bald fertig (cloned from route 2861348) (cloned from route 3157772) (cloned from route 3450447)
118.3 km
Distance
369 m
Ascent
375 m
Descent
Bochold - Erzbahnbude
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Andi Stauder
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Bochold - Erzbahnbude

Cycling route in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Von Essen-Bochold zu Holgi's Erzbahnbude. Dort gibt's Erfrischungen aller Art und sogar Ersatzteile. Es ist fast immer was los dort, ein toller Treff und Pausen-Punkt...
20.1 km
Distance
81 m
Ascent
77 m
Descent
Essen Steele Runde
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Essen Steele Runde

Cycling route in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

33 km
Distance
139 m
Ascent
156 m
Descent
Kanal-GE-Zoo
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Kanal-GE-Zoo

Cycling route in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Boebeck-Rhein-Herne-Kanal entlang bis Ge-Zoo
23.8 km
Distance
30 m
Ascent
59 m
Descent

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