Dortmunder Niere

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Have you ever seen a stadium shaped like a kidney? Right here in Dortmund, you’ll find the Dortmunder Niere. Its name, literally “Dortmund Kidney,” comes from its unique kidney-shaped track. This 798-meter asphalt cycling track isn’t your average stadium. It’s a dedicated training ground for cyclists, built around 1980. Dortmunder Niere was the brainchild of Erich Rüttel, Dortmund’s sports commissioner at the time. He envisioned a place where both cycling clubs and enthusiasts could hone their skills. Built on a vacant lot near Westfalenpark, between the railway line at Buschmühle and the Emscher river, the Dortmunder Niere cost about 270,000 Deutschmarks. Today, the city’s sports and recreation department maintains the Dortmunder Niere. It remains a popular spot for cyclists of all levels. So, next time you’re in Dortmund, take a spin around the Dortmunder Niere. Experience its unique shape and the dedication to cycling it represents.

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