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Cycle route · Gelsenkirchen · Updated on 14 November 2026

RevierRoute Probierstück cycle route

RevierRoute Probierstück is a cycle route of 14.6 km from Gelsenkirchen. Along the way you'll find 62 benches, 2 public toilets and 2 bike pumps.

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The route step by step

From start to finish, with what you pass along the way and the distance in between.

  • 14.6 km
  • ± 1:00 h
  • ↑ 42 m · ↓ 31 m
  • Easy
  • From A to B
  • Regional route

  1. Start in Gelsenkirchen

    0 km

  2. 1.8 km · 8 benches

    Bike pump

    1.8 km

  3. 1.3 km · 26 benches

    Public toilet

    3 km

  4. 5.1 km · 10 benches

    Public toilet and bike pump

    8.2 km

  5. 6.5 km · 18 benches

    Finish

    14.6 km
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Longest stretch without a toilet: 6.5 kmBetween 8.2 km and 14.6 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

The route with the pitstops and sights within 100 m of it.

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 42 m
Down
↓ 31 m
Highest point
68 m
Lowest point
36 m

Nowhere steeper than 5%.

Elevation from Copernicus GLO-30 (European Union and ESA), smoothed.

produced using Copernicus WorldDEM-30 © DLR e.V. 2010-2014 and © Airbus Defence and Space GmbH 2014-2018 provided under COPERNICUS by the European Union and ESA; all rights reserved

Way types

14.6 km in total
  • Path: 14.3 km
  • Busy road: 275 m
  • Street: 75 m

Surfaces

14.6 km in total
  • Asphalt: 10.7 km
  • Gravel: 3.7 km
  • Paved: 235 m

About the cycle route RevierRoute Probierstück

Updated on 14 November 2026, with data from OpenStreetMap, the AHN and Copernicus.

Where do you cycle?

RevierRoute Probierstück is a cycle route of 14.6 km that starts in Gelsenkirchen. It does not end where it starts.

How hard is the route?

You climb 42 m in total and descend 31 m. Allow ± 1:00 h, without breaks. The level is easy.

What roads do you cycle on?

The longest part is path (14.3 km), busy road (275 m) and street (75 m). Of the surface, 10.7 km asphalt and 3.7 km gravel.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 62 benches, 2 public toilets and 2 bike pumps. The longest stretch without a toilet is 6.5 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

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Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial ComplexZollverein Coal Mine Industrial ComplexAttraction · 3 km from the route
  2. 2Museum FolkwangMuseum FolkwangMuseum · 6.5 km from the route
  3. 3Villa HügelVilla HügelMuseum · 9.3 km from the route
  4. 4Schloss BorbeckSchloss BorbeckMuseum · 9.6 km from the route
  5. 5DomschatzkammerDomschatzkammerMuseum · 5.1 km from the route
  6. 6Bismarckturm EssenBismarckturm EssenAttraction · 378 m from the route
  7. 7Schloß GrimbergSchloß GrimbergRuins · 404 m from the route
  8. 8Mittelpunkt des RuhrgebietsMittelpunkt des RuhrgebietsAttraction · 417 m from the route
  9. 9Heimatmuseum Unser FritzHeimatmuseum Unser FritzMuseum · 1.2 km from the route
  10. 10Zeche HollandZeche HollandAttraction · 1.4 km from the route
  11. 11Cranger KirmesCranger KirmesAttraction · 2.3 km from the route
  12. 12Haus DahlhausenHaus DahlhausenCastle · 2.4 km from the route
  13. 13Haus CrangeHaus CrangeAttraction · 2.6 km from the route
  14. 14Heimatmuseum Helfs HofHeimatmuseum Helfs HofMuseum · 2.6 km from the route
  15. 15Red Dot Design MuseumRed Dot Design MuseumMuseum · 2.6 km from the route
  16. 16Ruhr MuseumRuhr MuseumMuseum · 2.7 km from the route
  17. 17Schloss BergeSchloss BergeCastle · 2.8 km from the route
  18. 18Skulpturenpark ZollvereinSkulpturenpark ZollvereinAttraction · 2.8 km from the route
  19. 19Halde RungenbergHalde RungenbergAttraction · 3.2 km from the route
  20. 20Gelsenkirchen Schloss HorstGelsenkirchen Schloss HorstCastle · 3.2 km from the route
  21. 21Kunstmuseum GelsenkirchenKunstmuseum GelsenkirchenMuseum · 4.1 km from the route
  22. 22Halde HohewardHalde HohewardAttraction · 4.2 km from the route
  23. 23DrachenbrückeDrachenbrückeAttraction · 4.3 km from the route
  24. 24DrachenbrückeDrachenbrückeAttraction · 4.3 km from the route
  25. 25Gasometer HerneGasometer HerneAttraction · 4.5 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is RevierRoute Probierstück?

RevierRoute Probierstück is 14.6 km long. Allow ± 1:00 h of riding: 15 km an hour, without breaks.

Is this route a circular ride?

No, the route starts and ends at different spots.

Where does this route start?

The route starts in Gelsenkirchen.

How hard is this route?

Easy, with 42 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 2 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 6.5 km.

Can you fill up with water along this route?

No, there is no water point within 100 m of the route. Bring enough water.

Can I download this route as a GPX file?

Yes. Sign in with your Outdoor Pitstop account and choose Download GPX at the top of this page: 10 routes a month for free, unlimited with Pro.

Starting point

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