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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Borbachtal Stream – Hammer Pond loop from Witten

Hiking trails & Routes

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Borbachtal Stream – Hammer Pond loop from Witten

Easy

5.0

(2)

18

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Borbachtal Stream – Hammer Pond loop from Witten

00:47

2.88km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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51 m

Root steps at Hohenstein

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A gnarled root staircase, perfect for kids to climb on!

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98 m

Hammerteich and Hohenstein Trailhead Parking

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This hiker's car park is free and open 24 hours a day.

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511 m

Hammer Pond at Hohenstein

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The Hammerteich, remnants of an early industrial forge and today the home port of many ship model builders. 🤓 The pond was dammed in 1722 to serve as an energy source for the manufacturer Peter Lange's first Witten hammer mill.

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859 m

Borbach Stream

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The Borbach leads you directly to the Hammerteich

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1.11 km

Borbachtal Stream

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The Borbachtal is attractive in every season. Unfortunately, it dries out more and more often in summer.

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2.49 km

Hammer Pond

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The Hammerteich was created in 1722 by damming the Borbach (then Borbecke) stream. Today, it is a popular recreational area in Witten.

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2.60 km

Hammer Pond, Witten

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Once a year you can see many model ships sailing here.

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2.88 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.49 km

1.08 km

276 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.90 km

520 m

336 m

110 m

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