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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Herdecke

Ruhr Viaduct at Harkort Lake – Ruhr Viaduct Over the Harkortsee loop from Herdecke

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Herdecke

Ruhr Viaduct at Harkort Lake – Ruhr Viaduct Over the Harkortsee loop from Herdecke

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Ruhr Viaduct at Harkort Lake – Ruhr Viaduct Over the Harkortsee loop from Herdecke

00:31

2.03km

10m

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 24, 2026

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75 m

Herdecke Old Town — Half-timbered Houses

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice many old half-timbered houses

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Herdecke Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

The small old town of Herdecke is quite idyllic and inviting. There are a few nice locations and strolling between the half-timbered houses offers some highlights such as the fountains and old mill wheels.

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188 m

Half-timbered houses in Herdecke

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Herdecke is full of these beautiful old houses

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849 m

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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Ruhr Viaduct Over the Harkortsee

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An imposing building on the edge of the city center of Herdecke. The bridge leads the tracks over the Ruhr and Harkortsee at a height of over 30 meters. The building is 313 meters long.

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1.34 km

Herdecke Viaduct and Park

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Herdeke is a great place to have a drink.

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1.40 km

Herdecke Promenade on the Ruhr River

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There is always something to see on the promenade. Canadian geese, mallards, cormorants, canoeists, railway viaducts... If you like, you can enjoy the gastronomic offerings.

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1.94 km

Fountain with Statue in Herdecke

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Herdecke is a pretty little town on the Ruhr

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2.03 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

770 m

729 m

331 m

197 m

Surfaces

1.05 km

885 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 26 May

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Ruhr Viaduct at Harkort Lake – Ruhr Viaduct Over the Harkortsee loop from Herdecke

Herdecke Old Town — Half-timbered Houses

Herdecke Old Town

Half-timbered houses in Herdecke

Ruhr Viaduct at Harkort Lake

Ruhr Viaduct Over the Harkortsee

Herdecke Viaduct and Park

Herdecke Promenade on the Ruhr River

Fountain with Statue in Herdecke

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