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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Witten

Kemnader See Weir – View of Hardenstein Castle loop from Alte Ruhr-Katzenstein

Routes

Road cycling routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Witten

Kemnader See Weir – View of Hardenstein Castle loop from Alte Ruhr-Katzenstein

Moderate

riders

Kemnader See Weir – View of Hardenstein Castle loop from Alte Ruhr-Katzenstein

00:54

18.5km

190m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 9, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.95 km

6.09 km

1.15 km

945 m

298 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

1.36 km

1.05 km

414 m

< 100 m

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After 9.72 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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2.02 km

Kemnader See Weir

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Very nice cycle path around the Kemnader Lake, asphalted and partly with three separate paths for pedestrians, skaters and cyclists. Good starting point for a ride along the Ruhr Valley …

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2.29 km

Kemnader Lake – Bochum Side

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I prefer the Bochum side of Lake Kemander with a racing bike, as the paths are better than on the southern, Witten side.

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5.86 km

Stranddeck and Haven Heveney

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This is the central point of contact for the Kemnader reservoir. There are parking spaces, the kiosk at the harbor, the pier of the MS Kemnade and the beach deck …

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6.47 km

Cycle Path Along Kemnader See

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It is very easy to drive around Lake Kemnader. Can get full, especially in good weather, but it is also spread out well due to the tracks for pedestrians, inline skates and bikes.

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8.51 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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9.51 km

Royal Lock Keeper’s House Witten-Herbede

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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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9.69 km

Hardenstein Ruhr Valley Ferry

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A ferry in the middle of the Ruhrpott? That's between Bochum and Witten! The Ruhrtal ferry is a pretty cool project that came into being because the construction of a …

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9.92 km

View of Hardenstein Castle

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the ruin is lavishly lit at night ... A beautiful photo motif ...

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18.5 km

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Bus stop

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Friday 26 June

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Kemnader See Weir

Kemnader Lake – Bochum Side

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