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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Herdecke

Ruhr Bridge in Herdecke – Ruhr River Crossing loop from Herdecke

Routes

Road cycling routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Herdecke

Ruhr Bridge in Herdecke – Ruhr River Crossing loop from Herdecke

Moderate

4.0

(21)

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Ruhr Bridge in Herdecke – Ruhr River Crossing loop from Herdecke

01:57

43.0km

370m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.00 km for 170 m

After 40.4 km for 170 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.32 km

Ruhr Bridge in Herdecke

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With a wonderful view of the viaduct and the Cuno power plant in the background

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3.01 km

View of the Lenne River at Schiffswinkel

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10.3 km

Ruhr River Crossing

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Nice crossing of the Ruhr, otherwise nothing spectacular

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16.0 km

Scenic Road from Schälk to Ergste

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Good asphalt and nice curves. Here you can let the dogs off the leash.

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19.6 km

Zum Schälk Inn

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Restaurant on the top of the Schälk, which can score especially in summer with a large beer garden, pretty central point in the hiking network ....

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34.1 km

Naturschutzgebiet Lenneaue Kabel

Nature Reserve

37.8 km

View of the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument above Hengsteysee

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quiet road between fields with a view of the Hengsteysee

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39.4 km

View of the Koepchenwerk Power Station

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The Koepchenwerk is one of the first two large pumped storage power plants to be built in Germany at the same time. It is located on the Hengsteysee in the city of Herdecke in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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40.6 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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43.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.3 km

6.59 km

6.25 km

6.22 km

491 m

118 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.9 km

2.66 km

279 m

206 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

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Ruhr Bridge in Herdecke – Ruhr River Crossing loop from Herdecke

Ruhr Bridge in Herdecke

View of the Lenne River at Schiffswinkel

Ruhr River Crossing

Scenic Road from Schälk to Ergste

Zum Schälk Inn

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View of the Koepchenwerk Power Station

Hengstey Hydroelectric Power Plant Bridge

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