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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis
Witten

Borbachtal Stream – Hammer Pond loop from Kermelbach

Easy

4.8

(15)

73

hikers

Borbachtal Stream – Hammer Pond loop from Kermelbach

01:20

5.03km

50m

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: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

835 m

Bridge Over the Borbach

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It's pretty overgrown now, but it's still there

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2

1.61 km

Borbachtal Stream

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The Borbachtal is attractive in every season. Unfortunately, it dries out more and more often in summer.

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1.86 km

Borbach Stream

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The Borbach leads you directly to the Hammerteich

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2.25 km

Hammer Pond at Hohenstein

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The Hammerteich, remnants of an early industrial forge and today the home port of many ship model builders. 🤓 The pond was dammed in 1722 to serve as an energy source for the manufacturer Peter Lange's first Witten hammer mill.

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2.50 km

Hammer Pond, Witten

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Once a year you can see many model ships sailing here.

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2.61 km

Hammer Pond

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The Hammerteich was created in 1722 by damming the Borbach (then Borbecke) stream. Today, it is a popular recreational area in Witten.

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2.97 km

Kohlensiepen Stream and Meadows

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B

5.03 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.52 km

2.05 km

291 m

144 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.32 km

1.05 km

919 m

372 m

360 m

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Friday 26 June

37°C

23°C

14 %

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