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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

View of Hengsteysee – View of the Lake loop from Hohensyburg - Klusenberg

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

View of Hengsteysee – View of the Lake loop from Hohensyburg - Klusenberg

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View of Hengsteysee – View of the Lake loop from Hohensyburg - Klusenberg

02:53

27.8km

90m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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22.0 km

View of Hengsteysee

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Here the Ruhr forms the Hengsteysee. The views from the shore path over the idyllic lake are wonderful.

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22.5 km

Seeschlösschen Café

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The café is located in the premises of the old Villa Funcke, also known as Niedernhof. The building dates back to the 19th century and was the residence of the …

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23.6 km

Koepchenwerk Pedestrian Bridge

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A small cable-stayed bridge for pedestrians and cyclists at the former Koepchenwerk pumped storage power plant

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24.8 km

Hengstey Hydroelectric Power Plant Bridge

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Across the barrage of the hydroelectric power plant on Hengsteysee leads a rustic iron truss bridge. Pedestrians and cyclists can cross the lake and enjoy a wonderful view, thus continuing their journey around.

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25.0 km

Old Railway Bridge Over the Ruhr

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The Hengstey run-of-river power plant was built between 1927 and 1929. In addition to generating energy, it serves to regulate the river, improve the self-purification of the Ruhr and, last …

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25.4 km

View of the Lake

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The atmosphere is particularly wonderful in the evening. Now, at the end of August, autumn is already approaching and the withered wild herbs make a beautiful picture.

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26.1 km

Herdecke Pumped Storage Power Station

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27.1 km

Ruhrtalweg - Southern shore of Lake Hengsteney

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Hengsteysee - Southeast Shore Section from behind the run-of-river power plant, across the Hengsteysee Bridge, to the northeast shore path on the Syberg cliffs

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27.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

2.20 km

991 m

491 m

182 m

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

7.87 km

6.97 km

1.66 km

< 100 m

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Monday 1 June

22°C

13°C

93 %

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View of Hengsteysee – View of the Lake loop from Hohensyburg - Klusenberg

View of Hengsteysee

Seeschlösschen Café

Koepchenwerk Pedestrian Bridge

Hengstey Hydroelectric Power Plant Bridge

Old Railway Bridge Over the Ruhr

View of the Lake

Herdecke Pumped Storage Power Station

Ruhrtalweg - Southern shore of Lake Hengsteney

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