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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Towpath on the Ruhr loop from Kettwig

Easy

5.0

(23)

133

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Towpath on the Ruhr loop from Kettwig

01:51

7.25km

30m

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 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.49 km

Ruhruferweg and Ruhr Valley Cycle Path

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The towpath for the Ruhr shipping was built over 200 years ago. Today a popular destination, in the past a place of hard work.

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1.86 km

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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3.06 km

Towpath on the Ruhr

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Before motorization, the towpath was used to pull ships upstream using horses. The main type used for this was the Ruhraaken, which were used to transport coal. The flow of the water was sufficient downstream.

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4

3.64 km

Be careful of cyclists on nice days it gets very crowded here

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6.76 km

a beautiful view of the Ruhr and the towpath

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7.25 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.75 km

222 m

138 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.22 km

1.02 km

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