Ruhr Bridge, Wickede – Ruhr River Promenade loop from Wickede (Ruhr)

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Wickede (Ruhr)

Ruhr Bridge, Wickede – Ruhr River Promenade loop from Wickede (Ruhr)

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Ruhr Bridge, Wickede – Ruhr River Promenade loop from Wickede (Ruhr)

03:13

12.0km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Ruhraue

Wälder am Mühlenbach

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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773 m

Ruhr Bridge, Wickede

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From the bridge it is worth taking a detour to the weir. Have a nice picnic there and go for a swim. Great.

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2.99 km

Forest Trail in Sauerland

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A hidden resting place on the way. In summer ... certainly shady 🙂

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4.21 km

Pond in Sauerland

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In the middle of the pond you could see a big black "carpet". It was a large swarm of tadpoles

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4.26 km

Hux Mill Historical Site

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The mill was first mentioned in the 16th century and demolished after almost 400 years in the 20th century

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4.62 km

Wimberbach Wooden Bridge

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The Wimberbach meanders along the Schwarzer Weg until it flows into the Ruhr at the Ruhr Bridge.

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9.82 km

Ruhr River Promenade

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Although it is very beautiful here, it is rarely overcrowded

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10.1 km

View of Wickede

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View of Wickede on the southern slope of the Haarstrang.

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10.2 km

Ruhr River in Sauerland

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Always very nice on the Ruhr. You could follow the water with your eyes for hours.

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12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.33 km

3.14 km

1.29 km

671 m

354 m

191 m

Surfaces

3.22 km

3.00 km

2.83 km

2.21 km

495 m

220 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Saturday 31 October

11°C

6°C

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Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Comments

October 29, 2022,Wickede (Ruhr) - Kleiner Rundweg durchs NSG und an der Ruhr zurück

We used the nice weather again today for a little family hike in Wickede an der Ruhr. The Ruhr is always beautiful, no matter where it meanders along. The first half through the forest was really very nice.

Apart from the fact that we slipped straight into a battue. Well, where two subcultures of forest users meet, hunters and hikers... …

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