Where is the meeting point?

The listed meeting point is Ruhrfeuer im Pumpenhaus; the guided route begins at Bochumer Hauptbahnhof as noted in the tour description.

Is a bike included in the price?

No—bikes are not included. Rental e-bikes may be available through the operator if requested in advance.

What is the minimum age to join?

Riders aged 12 and up can join; younger children may have alternate transport options as discussed with the operator.

What is the group size and minimum to operate?

Groups cap at 20 riders. The tour requires a minimum of eight participants to run as an open departure.

Are guides multilingual?

Live guide languages are not listed in the provided details; contact simply out tours directly to confirm language options for your date.

Can riders with limited mobility participate?

An E-rikscha can be requested when capacity allows; notify the operator ahead of booking to arrange accessibility support.

Bochum After-Work E-Bike Tour: Trassen, Fördergerüste & Sunset Panoramas

Bochum's After-Work E-Bike tour threads industrial monuments and green corridors across the Ruhr valley. This 3.5-hour guided ride from Bochum (meeting point: Ruhrfeuer im Pumpenhaus; route begins at Bochumer Hauptbahnhof) uses repurposed rail trassen and city park links to place riders on the crowns of former mining terrain and along quiet field edges. Riders follow the Springorum-Trasse to Schlosspark Weitmar, cross the Parkband West and Höntrop, and summit the Fördergerüst of Zeche Holland for a wide panorama that stretches from the Tetraeder in Bottrop to the Doppelbock of Zollverein and the Fördergerüst of the Deutsches Bergbau-Museum. From that lookout the route drops onto the Kray-Wanner-Bahn and the Erzbahntrasse, including the engineered curve of the Erzbahnschwinge, then skirts Westpark and the Jahrhunderthalle before returning to the Hauptbahnhof.

What makes this tour special is its combination of working-class industrial heritage and accessible green infrastructure. The region's coal-mining legacy remains visible in structures like shafts and exhusted hoists, in raised spoil heaps that now serve as panoramic viewpoints, and in a web of former railway beds repurposed as smooth riding corridors. Guides from simply out tours point out architectural details — the Exzenterhaus and the Ruhrstadion among them — while balancing steady cadence and local history, so the ride feels like a moving museum tailored to e-bike cruising.

Practical details: the advertised duration is 3.5 hours and the group size caps at 20 riders. The tour suits anyone comfortable on an e-bike and over the age of 12; luggage or heavy panniers are discouraged. Bikes are not included in the base price but rentals may be available — ask the operator in advance. Helmets, weather-appropriate layers, and a water bottle are recommended; the route includes modest climbs where an e-bike’s assist makes a noticeable difference.

Photography opportunities come fast: the Holland shaft tower, sweeping views toward Essen, engineered rail-arch crossings, and the century-old Jahrhunderthalle all make strong frames. This ride is a concise way to sample Ruhr area's transformation—from extraction landscapes to recreational corridors—without needing a full day. For visitors staying in Bochum, it’s an efficient, social evening escape that shines in late afternoon light and communicates how resilient urban edges can become places for play, learning, and perspective.

Check-in is flexible but arrive 15 minutes early at the listed meeting point. simply out tours can arrange an E-rikscha for riders with limited mobility when capacity allows; notify them when booking. The tour runs as an open departure but requires a minimum of eight participants to operate, so confirm your slot in advance. Because the route winds through mixed surfaces and road crossings, stay alert in traffic sections and follow your guide’s pace. It’s an introduction to Ruhr cycling culture for first-time visitors.

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.