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Cycle route · Ahlen · Updated on 14 November 2026

Werse Radweg Zechenbahntrasse cycle route

Werse Radweg Zechenbahntrasse is a cycle route of 15.8 km from Ahlen. Along the way you'll find 49 benches and 3 public toilets.

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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.

  • 15.8 km
  • ± 1:05 h
  • ↑ 37 m · ↓ 53 m
  • Easy
  • From A to B
  • Regional route
  1. Start in Ahlen

    0 km
  2. 2.4 km · 2 benches

    Observation tower

    2.4 km

    Observation tower

  3. 6.7 km · 2 benches

    Public toilet

    9.1 km
  4. 3.1 km · 8 benches

    Observation tower

    12.2 km

    Observation tower

  5. 3.1 km · 25 benches

    Public toilet

    15.3 km
  6. 220 m

    Public toilet

    15.5 km
  7. 277 m · 12 benches

    Finish

    15.8 km
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Longest stretch without a toilet: 9.1 kmBetween 0 km and 9.1 km there is no public toilet within 100 m of the route.

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

2 sights along the way

In the order you pass them. With the Outdoor Pitstop app you hear their story on the spot.

  • Observation tower: Observation tower

    Observation tower · after 2.4 km

  • Observation tower: Observation tower

    Observation tower · after 12.2 km

Elevation and terrain

Up
↑ 37 m
Down
↓ 53 m
Highest point
100 m
Lowest point
61 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

15.8 km in total
  • Cycle path: 8.7 km
  • Path: 5.8 km
  • Street: 1.1 km
  • Track: 75 m
  • Road: 25 m

Surfaces

15.8 km in total
  • Asphalt: 8.4 km
  • Gravel: 6.1 km
  • Paved: 1.2 km
  • Unknown: 75 m

About the cycle route Werse Radweg Zechenbahntrasse

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

Where do you cycle?

Werse Radweg Zechenbahntrasse is a cycle route of 15.8 km that starts in Ahlen. It does not end where it starts. Along the way you pass Observation tower (after 2.4 km) and Observation tower (after 12.2 km).

How hard is the route?

You climb 37 m in total and descend 53 m. Allow ± 1:05 h, without breaks. The level is easy.

What roads do you cycle on?

The longest part is cycle path (8.7 km), path (5.8 km) and street (1.1 km). Of the surface, 8.4 km asphalt and 6.1 km gravel. For 75 m the surface is not known.

Pitstops along the way

Within 100 metres of the route there are 49 benches and 3 public toilets. The longest stretch without a toilet is 9.1 km. The Outdoor Pitstop app navigates you there.

Part of Werse Radweg

Sights nearby

Within 10 km of the route, best known first.

  1. 1Schloss HeessenSchloss HeessenCastle · 541 m from the route
  2. 2Schloss OberwerriesSchloss OberwerriesCastle · 1.1 km from the route
  3. 3Museumseisenbahn HammMuseumseisenbahn HammMuseum · 1.2 km from the route
  4. 4Archaeological siteArchaeological siteArchaeological site · 1.3 km from the route
  5. 5Haus UentropHaus UentropAttraction · 1.3 km from the route
  6. 6Fritz-Winter-HausFritz-Winter-HausMuseum · 2 km from the route
  7. 7HeimatmuseumHeimatmuseumMuseum · 2.9 km from the route
  8. 8Kunstmuseum AhlenKunstmuseum AhlenMuseum · 3.1 km from the route
  9. 9Alfred KitzigAlfred KitzigMemorial · 3.2 km from the route
  10. 10Haus ErmelinghofHaus ErmelinghofCastle · 3.8 km from the route
  11. 11MemorialMemorialMemorial · 4 km from the route
  12. 12MemorialMemorialMemorial · 5.1 km from the route
  13. 13Haus HohenoverHaus HohenoverAttraction · 5.4 km from the route
  14. 14Burg VellinghausenBurg VellinghausenCastle · 5.4 km from the route
  15. 15Haus KüchenHaus KüchenCastle · 6.1 km from the route
  16. 16Haus VorhelmHaus VorhelmCastle · 7.8 km from the route
  17. 17Wallburg HavixbrockWallburg HavixbrockArchaeological site · 8 km from the route
  18. 18SoestwarteSoestwarteObservation tower · 8.4 km from the route
  19. 19BummannsburgBummannsburgArchaeological site · 9.5 km from the route
  20. 20Gustav-Lübcke-MuseumMuseum · 230 m from the route
  21. 21Observation towerObservation tower · 772 m from the route
  22. 22GlaselefantViewpoint · 1.2 km from the route
  23. 23PanoramaplattformObservation tower · 1.6 km from the route
  24. 24Halde3Observation tower · 3.8 km from the route
  25. 25Halde1Observation tower · 3.9 km from the route

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Werse Radweg Zechenbahntrasse?

Werse Radweg Zechenbahntrasse is 15.8 km long. Allow ± 1:05 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 Ahlen.

How hard is this route?

Easy, with 37 m of climbing.

Are there toilets along this route?

Yes, there are 3 public toilets within 100 m of the route. The longest stretch without a toilet is 9.1 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.

What is there to see along this route?

Along the way you pass Observation tower and Observation tower.

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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