Rhein-Herne Canal – Stadthafen Recklinghausen loop from Schloss Strünkede

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Rhein-Herne Canal – Stadthafen Recklinghausen loop from Schloss Strünkede

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4.4

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205

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Rhein-Herne Canal – Stadthafen Recklinghausen loop from Schloss Strünkede

01:41

6.62km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.90 km

Rhein-Herne Canal

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The operating routes on the canal on both sides are great to ride on MTB and trekking bikes. Prima recreation and good section for cycling and hiking tours.

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2.83 km

Herne East Lock

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Impressive technical structure, which can be easily observed in its function if you have some time. In the upper reaches of the canal behind the lock you can see how …

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4.58 km

Former Herne West Lock, North Side

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Old and new industry

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5.28 km

Geometric Deer Sculpture at Stadthafen Recklinghausen

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Another REh in Recklinghausen

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5.40 km

When the Vereinigte Elektrizitätswerke Westfalen commissioned the Recklinghausen substation in February 1928, no one suspected that this would once be the location of an unusual combination of industrial monument, modern …

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5.55 km

Sound Funnel and Industrial Crane at the Emscher Canal

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A special kind of beer garden

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5.65 km

Stadthafen Recklinghausen

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Nice detour on the Rhine-Herne canal with cozy dining and beach area. No swimming area. Dogs are not allowed in the sandingen outdoor area but only in the restaurant and on the terrace.
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5.83 km

Stadtgrenze Beer Garden and Grill

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The new beer garden and snack bar open up a new customer base to the pub, namely the hikers and cyclists. Always well attended on sunny days.

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6.62 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.63 km

807 m

764 m

367 m

Surfaces

3.93 km

1.09 km

768 m

756 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

16°C

6°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

November 1, 2023,Schloss Strünkede zur Schleuse HerneOst

The first November walk. The winds are blowing, the sun is shining, there is still green to see, it was fun. 🌾🍁🍂🥾🥾🔆

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August 21, 2022,Stadthafen RE zur Schleuse HER-Ost

Kanale Grande in the middle of the pot. Nice walk along the Rhein-Herne Canal. Sluice is interesting and at the end there is a reward waiting in the town harbor. Feet in the sand, drink in hand.

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June 8, 2024,Wanderung zum Stadthafen Recklinghausen - Sommerfeeling !!! 🏖️☀️

Sometimes the destination is the way, especially when two teenagers are with you - after all 😉😎
And chilling together brings people together... 🤩🏖️☀️🍹☕️

The city harbor is really a little break in the summer 😋🥰

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