By bicycle from Bottrop to Oberhausen

This pleasant cycling route takes you from Bottrop to Oberhausen, perfect for a leisurely ride through the northern Ruhr area. You’ll cover just under 9 kilometers, mostly on quiet roads and dedicated paths, with gentle ups and downs—the toughest climbs barely hit 78 meters above sea level, so it’s great for all ages.

You’ll start in Bottrop, a former coal-mining town that’s reinvented itself with green spaces and cool attractions, like the well-known Tetrahedron lookout. The route rolls through a mix of smooth asphalt and classic paving stones, weaving you away from busy traffic (no hectic roads here!). As you approach Oberhausen, you might spot some of its industrial landmarks or plan a pit stop at the famous Centro shopping mall.

The mix of surfaces keeps things interesting, and with most of the journey on paved or quiet paths, it’s an enjoyable ride year-round. Bring a camera—Ruhrgebiet’s industrial heritage makes for some unique photo ops along the way!