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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Heaven's Ladder (Forstbachtal) – View of the Ruhr countryside loop from Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Heaven's Ladder (Forstbachtal) – View of the Ruhr countryside loop from Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

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175

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Heaven's Ladder (Forstbachtal) – View of the Ruhr countryside loop from Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

01:30

5.57km

70m

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: April 29, 2026

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Forstbachtal

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.20 km

Egg Vending Machine

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Here you can buy fresh eggs!

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2.78 km

Forstbachtal Nature Reserve

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A jungle feeling close to the city

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3.31 km

Stairway to Heaven

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With 143 steps, the Himmelsleiter (Heaven's Ladder) connects the Forstbach valley with the Wöllenbeck, which runs above through the fields.

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3.32 km

Heaven's Ladder (Forstbachtal)

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The ladder to heaven .. when you arrive at the top you will be rewarded with a great view of the fields

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3.75 km

Bench with panoramic view of the Ruhr Valley Bridge

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When the coffee in Biohof is open, it is worthwhile to walk the few meters to the bank and from there to enjoy the view of the Ruhrtalbrücke with a delicious coffee and cake

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4.11 km

View of the Ruhr countryside

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4.73 km

Holde Straße with panoramic views and orchard meadows

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"Following the "real" Bergerstraße, we leave the Ruhr valley in the direction of Wöllenbeck halfway up, walk along the "Holde Straße", which lives up to its name, adorned with horses …

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5.57 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.59 km

1.16 km

492 m

331 m

Surfaces

3.71 km

1.16 km

331 m

268 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 26 May

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Heaven's Ladder (Forstbachtal) – View of the Ruhr countryside loop from Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

Egg Vending Machine

Forstbachtal Nature Reserve

Stairway to Heaven

Heaven's Ladder (Forstbachtal)

Bench with panoramic view of the Ruhr Valley Bridge

View of the Ruhr countryside

Holde Straße with panoramic views and orchard meadows

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