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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Witten

Ruhr River – Herbede Weir on the River Ruhr loop from Witten

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Witten

Ruhr River – Herbede Weir on the River Ruhr loop from Witten

Easy

3.0

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Ruhr River – Herbede Weir on the River Ruhr loop from Witten

00:34

9.37km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 6.94 km for 90 m

Open: • March-May: 9:00 AM-7:00 PM • June-August: 9:00 AM-9:00 PM • September-October: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed) Closed: • November-February

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617 m

Old Mining Carts

Highlight • Monument

Experience very interesting mining history

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953 m

Ruhr Valley cycle route at Witten Viaduct

Highlight • Cycleway

Well, bicycle highway is a big word

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5.62 km

Ruhr River

Highlight • River

Nice view upstream. Here every year but on consecutive weekends the Dragon Boat Race takes place. On one weekend start the pupils of the Wittener schools, on the other the …

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5.76 km

Chiringuito Picasso on the banks of the Ruhr

Highlight • Cafe

Nice place for a break. Especially when it is very warm.

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6.55 km

Herbede Weir on the River Ruhr

Highlight • Structure

Stop in the lock keeper's cottage. Nice beer garden, grill sausage and refreshments - ÖZ only until 19h

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6.73 km

Royal Lock Keeper’s House Witten-Herbede

Highlight • Cafe

The house of the former lock keeper at the Herbeder lock dates back to 1835 and invites cyclists and walkers to take a break in the idyllic Ruhr valley. In …

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6.89 km

Hardenstein Ferry and Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Beautiful.

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8.08 km

LWL Industrial Museum Zeche Nachtigall (Nachtigall Colliery)

Highlight • Historical Site

Here you can recreate the history of the Ruhrpotts. In the museum there are many interesting information about the early coal mining in the Muttental and in the whole pot. …

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9.37 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.89 km

1.64 km

434 m

209 m

153 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.16 km

2.44 km

1.64 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 26 May

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Ruhr River – Herbede Weir on the River Ruhr loop from Witten

Old Mining Carts

Ruhr Valley cycle route at Witten Viaduct

Ruhr River

Chiringuito Picasso on the banks of the Ruhr

Herbede Weir on the River Ruhr

Royal Lock Keeper’s House Witten-Herbede

Hardenstein Ferry and Castle Ruins

LWL Industrial Museum Zeche Nachtigall (Nachtigall Colliery)

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