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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ruhr Riverside Cycle Path – Kettwig Ruhr Promenade loop from Essen-Hügel

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ruhr Riverside Cycle Path – Kettwig Ruhr Promenade loop from Essen-Hügel

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Ruhr Riverside Cycle Path – Kettwig Ruhr Promenade loop from Essen-Hügel

01:29

24.6km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

Rohmbachtal und Rossenbecktal

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.57 km

Old Papiermühle Lock

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A nice stop on the way

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4.30 km

Ruhr Riverside Cycle Path

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The cycle path along the Ruhr is great to ride on. Here you can let it roll and enjoy the beautiful landscape.

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4.42 km

Ruhr Valley Between Werden and Kettwig

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The broad valley at Werden gets narrow shortly before Kettwig. Ruhr, two roads and railway squeeze through here. On the Ruhrtal cycle path directly at the Ruhr you will not notice any street noise!

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9.08 km

Kettwig Riverfront Promenade

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great view

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9.18 km

Kettwig Ruhr Promenade

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Didn't visit it myself, but the people sitting in front of it made a very satisfied impression without exception.

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9.40 km

View of Kettwig and the Ruhr

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Essen Kettwig is beautifully situated on the Ruhr with a great cycle path along the Ruhr. The old town is also worth seeing.

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11.6 km

View of the Mintarder Ruhrtal Bridge

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On the way back we also get a good view of the imposing Mintarder Ruhrtalbrücke. You can find more information about this and about our bike tour on the Ruhrtalradweg at: netreisetagebuch.de/muelheim-sehenswuerdheiten

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13.3 km

A52 Ruhr Valley Bridge

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Here you feel quite small.

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24.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

5.03 km

3.72 km

2.92 km

261 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.1 km

353 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

28°C

17°C

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Ruhr Riverside Cycle Path – Kettwig Ruhr Promenade loop from Essen-Hügel

Old Papiermühle Lock

Ruhr Riverside Cycle Path

Ruhr Valley Between Werden and Kettwig

Kettwig Riverfront Promenade

Kettwig Ruhr Promenade

View of Kettwig and the Ruhr

View of the Mintarder Ruhrtal Bridge

A52 Ruhr Valley Bridge

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