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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Herdecke Promenade on the Ruhr River – Lake Harkort loop from Wetter (Ruhr)

Hiking trails & Routes

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Herdecke Promenade on the Ruhr River – Lake Harkort loop from Wetter (Ruhr)

Moderate

4.7

(586)

1,462

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Herdecke Promenade on the Ruhr River – Lake Harkort loop from Wetter (Ruhr)

03:18

12.5km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Tips

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NSG Kaisbergaue

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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3.05 km

Werdringen Castle Café

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Great to stop off at the castle in a pleasant atmosphere.
Even the dogs have been thought of, a drinking bowl has been installed in small chairs 👍

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2

3.27 km

Werdringen Moated Castle

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A beautiful moated castle, whose visit is worthwhile in any case. A café offers coffee and cake in the castle courtyard. Beautifully situated in the forest. Unfortunately a bit too busy.

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3

3.94 km

View of Wetter (Ruhr)

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The view of Wetter (Ruhr) and the Kaisbergaue offers a picturesque combination of historic city scenery and protected nature.

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7.32 km

Herdecke Promenade on the Ruhr River

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There is always something to see on the promenade. Canadian geese, mallards, cormorants, canoeists, railway viaducts... If you like, you can enjoy the gastronomic offerings.

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7.75 km

Ruhr Viaduct Over the Harkortsee

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An imposing building on the edge of the city center of Herdecke. The bridge leads the tracks over the Ruhr and Harkortsee at a height of over 30 meters. The building is 313 meters long.

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8.14 km

View of the Ruhr Viaduct in Herdecke

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Great view of the Ruhr Viaduct in Herdecke. With a length of 313 m and 12 semi-circular arches of 20 m each, the viaduct spans the valley.

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7

8.26 km

Lake Harkort

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Beautiful lake that is extremely busy when the weather is good (as to be expected).

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11.1 km

View of the Harkortsee

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Chilling on several couches is possible, is well used

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12.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.04 km

3.27 km

2.07 km

1.77 km

336 m

Surfaces

6.30 km

2.67 km

1.35 km

1.01 km

711 m

433 m

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Sunday 28 June

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18°C

80 %

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