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

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

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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: August 14, 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-7:00 PM • November: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (otherwise closed) Closed: • December-February

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953 m

Ruhr Valley cycle route at Witten Viaduct

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Well, bicycle highway is a big word

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5.62 km

Ruhr River

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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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5.65 km

View of the Ruhr from the Lake Bridge

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beautiful view of the Ruhr, at this point canoes / kayaks can often be discovered

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5.76 km

Chiringuito Picasso on the banks of the Ruhr

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

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6.55 km

Herbede Weir on the River Ruhr

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

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6.89 km

Hardenstein Ferry and Castle Ruins

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Beautiful.

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7.49 km

Cycling and hiking trail

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8.08 km

LWL Industrial Museum Zeche Nachtigall (Nachtigall Colliery)

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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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