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Ruhr Riverside Trail – Mouse Tower on Lake Hengstey loop from Syburg

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Riverside Trail – Mouse Tower on Lake Hengstey loop from Syburg

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Ruhr Riverside Trail – Mouse Tower on Lake Hengstey loop from Syburg

02:55

10.4km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

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After 6.04 km for 208 m

Waypoints

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1.37 km

Mining Trail in the Ruhr Region

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A beautiful nature path on the hiking tour.

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3.85 km

Ruhr Riverside Trail

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The trails around the Hengstey lake and the Ruhr river offer great views of the forested Hohensyburg ridgeline with the historic Syburg castle ruins and the Herman monument, and the …

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5.05 km

Ridge Trail at Hengsteysee

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The Hengsteysee is one of six reservoirs of the Ruhr and is located between Dortmund and Hagen. It is a popular destination and can be negotiated by bicycle or on …

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6.14 km

Mouse Tower on Lake Hengstey

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The former location of the Ruhr, which moved in the extreme north of today's lake along the so-called Ruhr parthangs, can still be beautifully determined by the location of the …

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6.30 km

View of the Hengsteysee and the Funckenburg Bridge Tower

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Hengsteysee - Niedernhof - Business mansion Funckenburg near Herdecke

The Niedernhof, also called Villa Funcke or Funckenburg, is a business villa in Herdecke. It is located on the northern shore of Hengsteysee. Today, the "Cafee Seeschlößchen" is at home here.

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6.92 km

View of Hengsteysee

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Great view of the Hengsteysee.

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7.76 km

View of the Ruhr Valley from the Hohensyburg–Klusenberg nature reserve

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Rather nice view from the Klusenberg flank.

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8.10 km

View of the Ruhr, the Hengsteysee and Hagen

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Great view over the lake and a good place to take a short break.

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.46 km

3.53 km

1.06 km

817 m

225 m

191 m

127 m

Surfaces

6.17 km

1.27 km

978 m

882 m

866 m

232 m

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Friday 26 June

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23°C

14 %

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