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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Weir on the River Ruhr – View of the Weir loop from Linden

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Weir on the River Ruhr – View of the Weir loop from Linden

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Weir on the River Ruhr – View of the Weir loop from Linden

00:36

9.45km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.47 km

View of the Ruhr

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It's just a lot of fun to navigate the Ruhr between Hattingen and Witten

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4.07 km

Ruhr Bridge

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Great view of the weir with its water steps and the boat slide.
There is always something going on there, whether on water or on land.

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5.04 km

Weir at the Ruhr Bridge in Hattingen

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5.05 km

Birschel Mill

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Beautiful industrial building with a facade of red and yellow bricks.

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5.09 km

Weir on the River Ruhr

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All barrages are used to generate electricity from hydropower.

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6.10 km

View of the Weir

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From the campsite

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6.10 km

Boat channel at the Ruhr Bridge in Hattingen

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For cyclists it is a highlight in that, if you are lucky, you can watch boats slide down the alley😉

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7.76 km

Leinpfad Entrance with Riverside Meadows

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A section of the old towpath right on the Ruhr is well suited for cyclists and walkers, especially since the path is also free of motor vehicles and is very nicely surrounded by green areas.

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9.45 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.29 km

1.71 km

1.08 km

776 m

468 m

120 m

Surfaces

3.84 km

2.98 km

1.46 km

958 m

210 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 27 May

24°C

9°C

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Weir on the River Ruhr – View of the Weir loop from Linden

View of the Ruhr

Ruhr Bridge

Weir at the Ruhr Bridge in Hattingen

Birschel Mill

Weir on the River Ruhr

View of the Weir

Boat channel at the Ruhr Bridge in Hattingen

Leinpfad Entrance with Riverside Meadows

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