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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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Kettwig Ruhr Promenade – Kettwig Reservoir loop from Kettwig Stausee

00:55

8.75km

50m

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

Start point

Train Station

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4.32 km

St. Laurentius Church, Mintard

Highlight • Religious Site

From here it goes on the Ruhrtalradweg to Mülheim an der Ruhr or Essen-Kettwig, as well as over the Mintarder mountain to Ratingen and Duisburg.

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6.92 km

Kettwig Lock

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A beautiful route then leads along the Ruhr to Mülheim.

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7.07 km

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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7.14 km

Kettwig Lock (Schleuse Kettwig)

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The lock is located at the weir of the Kettwiger See and is one of several locks on the Ruhr.

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7.22 km

Mühlengraben (Mill Race) and Kettwig Turbine House

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From the bridge over the Mühlengraben you have a beautiful panoramic view of Kettwig, a great photo point. 🎨📸👌🏼

Then enjoy a delicious meal in the nearby ice cream parlor and treat yourself. 😋😋

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7.37 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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7.73 km

Kettwig Reservoir

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

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8.33 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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8.75 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.07 km

2.43 km

1.47 km

1.25 km

288 m

218 m

Surfaces

5.10 km

1.86 km

1.77 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 31 August

21°C

14°C

52 %

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Kettwig Ruhr Promenade – Kettwig Reservoir loop from Kettwig Stausee

St. Laurentius Church, Mintard

Kettwig Lock

View of Kettwig and the Ruhr

Kettwig Lock (Schleuse Kettwig)

Mühlengraben (Mill Race) and Kettwig Turbine House

Kettwig Ruhr Promenade

Kettwig Reservoir

View of the Kettwig Reservoir

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