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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Wetter (Ruhr)

Harkortsee Railway Viaduct – Ruhr Viaduct at Harkort Lake loop from Wetter (Ruhr)

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Wetter (Ruhr)

Harkortsee Railway Viaduct – Ruhr Viaduct at Harkort Lake loop from Wetter (Ruhr)

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Harkortsee Railway Viaduct – Ruhr Viaduct at Harkort Lake loop from Wetter (Ruhr)

00:38

8.72km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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1.31 km

Harkortsee Railway Viaduct

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Great corner on Hakortsee. And the viaduct is worth at least 1 photo. You can also take a break in Herdecke.

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3.41 km

View of the Ruhr Viaduct in Herdecke

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Great view of the Ruhr Viaduct in Herdecke. With a length of 313 m and 12 semi-circular arches of 20 m each, the viaduct spans the valley.

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3.68 km

Ruhr Viaduct at Harkort Lake

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The bridge is a great photo opportunity. You feel like you've gone back in time. If a steam locomotive were to roll over it, the time jump would be perfect. ;)

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4.03 km

View of the Ruhr Viaduct

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Here the railway crosses the Ruhr between Herdecke and Hagen-Vorhalle.

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4.16 km

Herdecke Viaduct and Park

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Herdeke is a great place to have a drink.

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5.91 km

View of Wetter (Ruhr) and Lake Harkortsee

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One should not confuse the Harkortsee with the Stallion Lake here ... The first one
in the weather and the Harkortturm the other at Hagen with the Hohensyburg view.
Both lakes but only a "stone's throw" away from each other.

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6.10 km

Lake Harkort

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The Harkortsee is one of six Ruhr reservoirs. It is located directly by Wetter/Ruhr. This beautiful cycle path is part of the RuhrtalRadweg and leads along the shore of the …

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7.30 km

Shore Path 🏖️ Harkortsee

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Very great section that follows the curve of the lake and so gives the view over the lake.

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8.72 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.73 km

2.46 km

2.34 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.57 km

2.34 km

1.10 km

454 m

243 m

Elevation

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Sunday 5 July

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Harkortsee Railway Viaduct – Ruhr Viaduct at Harkort Lake loop from Wetter (Ruhr)

Harkortsee Railway Viaduct

View of the Ruhr Viaduct in Herdecke

Ruhr Viaduct at Harkort Lake

View of the Ruhr Viaduct

Herdecke Viaduct and Park

View of Wetter (Ruhr) and Lake Harkortsee

Lake Harkort

Shore Path 🏖️ Harkortsee

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