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Saarner floodplain – Ruhr Island, Mülheim an der Ruhr loop from Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Saarner floodplain – Ruhr Island, Mülheim an der Ruhr loop from Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

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Saarner floodplain – Ruhr Island, Mülheim an der Ruhr loop from Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

01:06

4.30km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

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680 m

Saarner floodplain

Highlight • Natural

With a bit of luck, kingfishers can also be observed here

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929 m

Kahlenberg Weir

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The Kahlenbergwehr is the preliminary stage for the hydroelectric power plant on the Ruhr island. Conveniently, a walking and cycling path leads across the weir and from the top you …

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1.48 km

Ruhr Island, Mülheim an der Ruhr

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From the picturesque promenade of the Mülheim Ruhr island you have a great view of the water and the slowly passing boats and ships.

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1.88 km

Dohne Island (Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue Nature Reserve)

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The Dohne Island lies between the Ruhr and the lock canal. It begins at the Kahlenberg weir and the Flora bridge and extends to the Kassenberg bridge, the Broicher Schlagd …

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1.94 km

Kahlenberg Hydroelectric Power Plant

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The Kahlenberg hydropower plant is one of two hydropower plants in Mülheim an der Ruhr. After the First World War, the coal mined in the Ruhr area was disbursed as …

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2.22 km

Historic Ruhr Lock, Mülheim an der Ruhr

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Coal mining has been in operation in Mülheim an der Ruhr since 1460. The transport of the excavated material upstream was only possible with the completion of this lock in …

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2.50 km

Mülheim Water Station (Wasserbahnhof) and the Lock

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Beautiful excursions from Mülheim to Essen-Kettwig. Prices are perfectly fine and you have beautiful views of the Ruhr meadows between Essen and Mülheim.

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3.76 km

Ruhr wildlife at Kahlenbergweg

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"... The nature reserve, the Saarn-Mendener Ruhrauen (identification MH-002) has a total area of approximately 156.76 hectares and is home to many rare species from flora and fauna. ..."
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4.30 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.25 km

1.64 km

286 m

106 m

Surfaces

2.69 km

843 m

464 m

246 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 26 June

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Saarner floodplain – Ruhr Island, Mülheim an der Ruhr loop from Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

Saarner floodplain

Kahlenberg Weir

Ruhr Island, Mülheim an der Ruhr

Dohne Island (Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue Nature Reserve)

Kahlenberg Hydroelectric Power Plant

Historic Ruhr Lock, Mülheim an der Ruhr

Mülheim Water Station (Wasserbahnhof) and the Lock

Ruhr wildlife at Kahlenbergweg

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