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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Brehm Island – View of Lake Baldeney loop from Ehemaliges Kloster Werden

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Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Brehm Island – View of Lake Baldeney loop from Ehemaliges Kloster Werden

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Brehm Island – View of Lake Baldeney loop from Ehemaliges Kloster Werden

00:58

3.67km

30m

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: June 11, 2026

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1.39 km

Brehm Island

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The Brehm Island, located in the river Ruhr in Werden, is a popular destination for young and old visitors, especially in the warm months. And this far beyond the district …

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1.46 km

Bridge to Brehm Island

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"From 1986 to 2019 a wooden bridge connected Joseph-Breuer-Strasse with Brehminsel in the Essen-Werden district. This sole access to the island has aged over the years due to the weather, …

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1.71 km

Brehm Island

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Small island in the Ruhr near Werden with many sports and play facilities

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1.99 km

Weiße Mühle and Neukircher Schleuse in Essen-Werden

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"The so-called White Mill at the Neukirch lock is also one of the outstanding industrial buildings in Werden.The name was given to the former grain mill because of the white …

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2.14 km

View of the Ruhr

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Behind the dam, the Ruhr is only knee deep in some places.

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2.41 km

weir

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The dam, completed in 1933, dams the Ruhr for a length of around eight kilometers to form Lake Baldeney. This dam, designed by hydraulic engineer Karl Imhoff, serves to purify the Ruhr water.

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2.44 km