Cycling day trip from Bottrop to Dinslaken

Set out from Bottrop, a Ruhr-area city known for its industrial history and movie-themed leisure park, Movie Park Germany. Your ride to Dinslaken covers just under 24 km—so it’s perfect for a relaxed half-day tour with a mix of urban sights and natural green paths.

Leaving Bottrop, you’ll mostly follow smooth, paved cycle paths and tracks, often away from busy roads. Along the way, expect gentle rolling hills with about 90 meters of ascent—nothing too daunting if you’re comfortable riding for a couple of hours.

The scenery shifts from Bottrop’s urban edge toward quieter, greener spaces as you roll through a mix of gravel stretches (pack sturdy tires just in case) and tranquil woods. Dinslaken welcomes you at the northern edge of the Ruhr—that’s the gateway to the Lower Rhine, known for its medieval castle and friendly market square.

It’s a pleasant, not-too-challenging ride—great for getting a taste of the Ruhr region's changing faces!