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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Hattingen

Henrichshütte – Ruhr Riverside Path loop from Hattingen (Ruhr)

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Hattingen

Henrichshütte – Ruhr Riverside Path loop from Hattingen (Ruhr)

Moderate

4.8

(17)

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Henrichshütte – Ruhr Riverside Path loop from Hattingen (Ruhr)

03:56

14.8km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Alte Ruhr-Katzenstein

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Train Station

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651 m

Henrich Pond

Highlight • Lake

There is standing water to the south of the site of the disused Henrichshütte in Hattingen, in a beautiful park for walking and relaxing. Benches by the pond invite you to linger, and many waterfowl can be observed here.

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1.81 km

Henrichshütte

Highlight • River

💙Wonderful, calming noise here by the river🌊💙.
Great photo opportunities guaranteed 🎨 📸
During our visit the Ruhr was flooding🌊⚠️-
Bike/footpath well under water...
So dodged across the meadows.
With …

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2.11 km

Ruhr Riverside Path

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Very idyllic path by the water

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5.71 km

Viewpoint

6.12 km

View of the Ruhr Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Unfortunately, the view is not always as good as promised. More maintenance should be done here depending on the season.

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6.89 km

View of the Ruhr Valley from the Belvedere (Hippentempel)

Highlight • Viewpoint

It is always worth a short break with a great view.

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7.44 km

Blankenstein Historic Center

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You can find more information about the castle and the Gethmann Garden here: ruhrgebiet-industriekultur.de/blankenstein.html

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8.39 km

View of the Ruhr valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Some beautiful viewpoints (+ castle and castle tower) are also in the forest. From here we had wonderful views over the Ruhr valley to B. Stiepel, but also to the Kosterbrücke / Weitmarer Holz and towards the Kemnader reservoir.

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13.6 km

Iron Men at the Henrichshütte

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Hattingen historically: Large, rusty, in rank and file - and a naked excitement - the iron men!

The 2.40 meter tall behemoths with cast-iron minds and rusted muscles caused a …

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14.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.14 km

2.65 km

2.39 km

403 m

255 m

Surfaces

6.31 km

4.53 km

1.99 km

1.46 km

326 m

216 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

30°C

13°C

70 %

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Henrichshütte – Ruhr Riverside Path loop from Hattingen (Ruhr)

Henrich Pond

Henrichshütte

Ruhr Riverside Path

View of the Ruhr Valley

View of the Ruhr Valley from the Belvedere (Hippentempel)

Blankenstein Historic Center

View of the Ruhr valley

Iron Men at the Henrichshütte

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