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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kettwig Ruhr Promenade – Kettwig Reservoir loop from Kettwig Stausee

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kettwig Ruhr Promenade – Kettwig Reservoir loop from Kettwig Stausee

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(13)

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Kettwig Ruhr Promenade – Kettwig Reservoir loop from Kettwig Stausee

01:47

6.88km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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198 m

Kettwig Reservoir

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Local recreation area with a direct connection to Kettwig's old town. There's a lot to see and try :)

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839 m

View of Kettwig's Old Town

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Beautiful view of the historic old town of Kettwig and the Kettwiger reservoir

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952 m

View of Kettwig and the Ruhr

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Essen Kettwig is beautifully situated on the Ruhr with a great cycle path along the Ruhr. The old town is also worth seeing.

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1.17 km

Kettwig Ruhr Promenade

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Didn't visit it myself, but the people sitting in front of it made a very satisfied impression without exception.

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3.54 km

Kattenturm — Ruins of Lüttelnau Castle

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The square tower ruin made of unplastered Ruhr sandstone rises 13 meters high on a two-meter-high hill with a diameter of 25 meters and has a floor plan measuring 7.80 …

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5.85 km

Kettwig Reservoir

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The Ruhr at Kettwig is getting wider and wider, thanks to a dam.

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6.45 km

View of the Kettwig Reservoir

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The Kettwig reservoir is the smallest of a total of five reservoirs in the Ruhr. A beautiful little promenade invites you to stroll. Before or after, be sure to stroll …

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6.88 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.57 km

979 m

921 m

344 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.28 km

1.51 km

847 m

190 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 26 May

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Kettwig Ruhr Promenade – Kettwig Reservoir loop from Kettwig Stausee

Kettwig Reservoir

View of Kettwig's Old Town

View of Kettwig and the Ruhr

Kettwig Ruhr Promenade

Kattenturm — Ruins of Lüttelnau Castle

Kettwig Reservoir

View of the Kettwig Reservoir

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