Do I need to bring my own bike?

The listed price excludes bicycles. If you don’t bring one, contact simply out tours ahead of time to arrange a rental subject to availability.

Is an e‑bike required?

Not required, but strongly recommended due to elevation changes; e‑bikes help maintain a relaxed, social pace.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at Ruhrfeuer im Pumpenhaus; departures also reference Bochumer Hauptbahnhof for route orientation.

What is the minimum age?

Children 12 and under ride free, but the tour has minor challenges; consider alternate transport for younger or inexperienced riders.

Are tours accessible?

Accessibility support such as an E-Rikscha can be requested when capacity allows—contact the operator in advance.

When is the tour guaranteed to run?

The tour requires a minimum of eight participants to be confirmed; check booking terms and cancellation policies when reserving.

After-Work E-Radtour Trasse & Fördergerüst — Bochum E-Bike Panorama | Bike Tour | City Tour

Ride the Ruhr: After-Work E-Radtour "Trasse & Fördergerüst" in Bochum offers a compact, energetic loop through the city's reclaimed industrial landscapes and green corridors. Based in Bochum in Nordrhein-Westfalen, this guided e-bike tour from simply out tours runs roughly 3.5 hours, starting near Ruhrfeuer im Pumpenhaus and rolling out from Bochumer Hauptbahnhof. The route tracks the Springorum-Trasse to Schlosspark Weitmar, follows the Parkband West and threads through Höntrop toward the imposing Fördergerüst of Zeche Holland. Climb to the viewing platform and take in a sweep of Ruhr landmarks: the Tetraeder in Bottrop, the Doppelbock on Zollverein in Essen, the Fördergerüst of the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum, the Exzenterhaus and Bochum’s Ruhrstadion. Returning riders loop back via the Kray-Wanner-Bahn and the Erzbahntrasse, crossing the distinctive Erzbahnschwinge and passing the Westpark and Jahrhunderthalle before finishing at Bochumer Hauptbahnhof. This tour succeeds because it pairs easy accessibility with layered context: the guide narrates the region’s industrial history while the trail infrastructure—old railway beds repurposed as wide cycle paths—delivers comfortable riding and clear sightlines. The landscape alternates between meadowed rail corridors, open viewpoints and dramatic industrial relics: brick engine houses, steel headframes, and the skeletal geometry of processing plants that define Ruhr architecture. Riders will notice urban flora in verge meadows and the occasional fox or kestrel, reminders of nature returning to former industrial ground. Practical details matter: the price excludes rental bicycles, and some elevation means an e-bike is strongly recommended; helmets are encouraged. The group size is capped at 20 riders and children 12 and under ride free but should be considered for alternate transport because of the tour’s minor challenges. Accessibility requests can be accommodated with an E-Rikscha when available. Tours run in German with local guides and require a minimum of eight participants to confirm. Because the tour highlights sites connected to the region’s mining past—Zeche Holland and views toward Zollverein (a UNESCO World Heritage site)—guides pause to explain extraction-era engineering, worker housing and the later landscape reclamation projects that opened these corridors for cycling. If you need a bike, simply out tours can arrange rentals; confirm availability before booking. Wear layered clothing—the Ruhr can be breezy on elevated viewing platforms—and bring a repair kit or pump if you prefer to ride your own bike. Expect steady but sociable pace suitable for riders.

About Simply Out Tours GmbH

Simply Out Tours GmbH is a Bochum-based tour operator in Nordrhein-Westfalen that offers guided bicycle tours and a guided kneipentour. The company runs a range of themed cycling experiences across the Ruhrgebiet, including routes focused on industrial heritage, UNESCO sites, landscape parks, and city highlights.

Tours include Radtour "Kohle, Stahl & Siedlung" Bochum, a route through Bochum’s industrial past visiting sites such as Jahrhunderthalle and Zeche Hannover on peaceful trails. The Radtour rund um Zollverein explores the historic Zollverein coal mine and nearby Siedlungen with rail trail sections and views from Schurenbachhalde. The Radtour durch den Central-Park des Ruhrgebiets navigates the Emscher Landscape Park with canal scenery and sculptures while minimizing street crossings. The Radtour durch Essen inkl. Margarethenhöhe covers approximately 20 km of safe, car-free paths through parks and historic neighborhoods. The Radtour durch Duisburg highlights the harbor, industrial landmarks, parks, rivers, and can finish at Landschaftspark Nord with easy bike rental options mentioned for that route. Longer options include the 36 km Radtour-Emscher & Halden powerd by Nobbi with 550 meters of climbing, the Ruhrtalradweg "Königsetappe" along the Ruhr from Hattingen to Mülheim, and two 55 km E‑Bike journeys titled VOLLE KANNE RUHRGEBIET Nord and Süd that pass UNESCO sites and Krupp landmarks. For nightlife, the Kneipentour Bochum is a lively three-hour guided pub tour. Simply Out Tours GmbH focuses on active, eco-friendly sightseeing across the Ruhr region. Bookings are available online and trips operate in and around Bochum, Essen, Duisburg and other Ruhr-area locations throughout the year.