From the Ruhr to the Ruhr – experience the Bergisch
From the Ruhr to the Ruhr – experience the Bergisch
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From the Ruhr to the Ruhr – experience the Bergisch
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57.5km
460m
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The Ruhr tour is all about water. In addition to wonderful water views and opportunities to cool off, you can also expect a few meters of altitude, because the tour leads through the Bergisches Land.
The starting point is the Industrial Museum in Hattingen. Now you continue along the…
Last updated: July 23, 2025
This route includes a ferry crossing
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Includes a ferry crossing
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After 15.3 km for 90 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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15.3 km
Hardenstein Ruhr Valley Ferry
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47.8 km
Kohlenbahn Rail Trail
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54.5 km
Bathing bay on the Ruhr
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57.5 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
31.4 km
18.4 km
5.21 km
1.40 km
1.13 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
34.9 km
18.6 km
3.54 km
439 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (270 m)
Lowest point (60 m)
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Comments
It not only includes beautiful landscapes, such as the village of Schee with its half-timbered houses, but also tells a lot about the industrial history of mining (Zeche Nachtigall). The two railway lines Elbschertalbahn and the Glückauf railway line are well developed and can be …
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My wife and I set off today on our tandem bike from the LWL Museum Henrichshütte in Hattingen (free parking).
I can't even list all the sights; the tour has to be experienced. Besides the sights, there are also plenty of opportunities to replenish those burned …
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Everything is there, Kemnader Lake, ferry ride, industrial culture, beautiful routes through the forest, beautiful climbs and downhill stretches and the Ruhr
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Unfortunately, a visit to the ruins of Hardenstein Castle, the Kemnader See lighthouse and a detour to Haus Kemnade were not planned. That's why Ferdi and I tackled the tour again, this time from the …
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There are a few climbs, but they're manageable. A short ferry ride was a small highlight.
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March 28, 2023
The Ruhr tour is all about water. In addition to wonderful water views and opportunities to cool off, you can also expect a few meters of altitude, because the tour leads through the Bergisches Land.
The starting point is the Industrial Museum in Hattingen
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