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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Witten

Ruhr River Crossing – Ruhr Viaduct Over the Harkortsee loop from Witten Hbf

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Road cycling routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Witten

Ruhr River Crossing – Ruhr Viaduct Over the Harkortsee loop from Witten Hbf

Moderate

4.5

(4)

128

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Ruhr River Crossing – Ruhr Viaduct Over the Harkortsee loop from Witten Hbf

02:34

60.2km

360m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 16.3 km for 170 m

After 45.3 km for 170 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.65 km

Mühlengraben

Lake

8.92 km

Country road with smooth pavement

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quite a lot of traffic, but nice to ride a racing bike.

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14.6 km

Ruhr Bridge in Herdecke

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With a wonderful view of the viaduct and the Cuno power plant in the background

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24.4 km

Alter Ruhrgraben

Nature Reserve

30.8 km

View of the Ruhr from the Friedensbrücke-Kleinemeyer

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The Friedensbrücke-Kleinemeyer in Schwerte, named after the pastor and then acting mayor Heinrich Kleinemeyer, is a remarkable structure that not only represents an important transport connection, but also has a …

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37.5 km

Ruhr River Crossing

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Nice crossing of the Ruhr, otherwise nothing spectacular

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42.3 km

View of Hohensyburg and the Hengsteysee from the Hengstey Bridge

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From the Hengsteybrücke you can see the Hohensyburg.

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43.5 km

View of the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument above Hengsteysee

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quiet road between fields with a view of the Hengsteysee

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47.8 km

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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50.3 km

Descent with a view of Harkortsee

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From freedom in Alt-Wetter it goes on the road to Herdecke. Below the Ruhrtalradweg leads directly along the shore.

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60.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.2 km

17.0 km

15.0 km

5.45 km

488 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.8 km

3.80 km

531 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Ruhr River Crossing – Ruhr Viaduct Over the Harkortsee loop from Witten Hbf

Country road with smooth pavement

Ruhr Bridge in Herdecke

View of the Ruhr from the Friedensbrücke-Kleinemeyer

Ruhr River Crossing

View of Hohensyburg and the Hengsteysee from the Hengstey Bridge

View of the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument above Hengsteysee

Ruhr Viaduct Over the Harkortsee

Descent with a view of Harkortsee

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