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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Ruhrweg – Hengsteysee Bridge loop from Herdecke

Running trails & routes

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Ruhrweg – Hengsteysee Bridge loop from Herdecke

Moderate

4.2

(29)

205

runners

Ruhrweg – Hengsteysee Bridge loop from Herdecke

00:37

5.89km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.85 km

Ruhrweg

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Beautiful cycle and footpath along the Ruhr, between Hengsteysee and Harkortsee

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2

2.35 km

Hengstey Hydroelectric Power Plant Bridge

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Across the barrage of the hydroelectric power plant on Hengsteysee leads a rustic iron truss bridge. Pedestrians and cyclists can cross the lake and enjoy a wonderful view, thus continuing their journey around.

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3

2.57 km

Old Railway Bridge Over the Ruhr

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The Hengstey run-of-river power plant was built between 1927 and 1929. In addition to generating energy, it serves to regulate the river, improve the self-purification of the Ruhr and, last …

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4

3.71 km

Hengsteysee Bridge

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5

4.69 km

View of the Ruhr River from Hagener Straße

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B

5.89 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.30 km

1.50 km

747 m

213 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.33 km

1.64 km

1.25 km

534 m

119 m

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