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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Heaven's Ladder (Forstbachtal) – View of the Ruhrtal Bridge loop from Rumbachtal, Gothenbach, Schlippenbach

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Heaven's Ladder (Forstbachtal) – View of the Ruhrtal Bridge loop from Rumbachtal, Gothenbach, Schlippenbach

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Heaven's Ladder (Forstbachtal) – View of the Ruhrtal Bridge loop from Rumbachtal, Gothenbach, Schlippenbach

02:10

8.03km

110m

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: August 6, 2026

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Forstbachtal

Rohmbachtal und Rossenbecktal

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Bus stop

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851 m

Forstbachtal Nature Reserve

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A jungle feeling close to the city

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1.38 km

Stairway to Heaven

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With 143 steps, the Himmelsleiter (Heaven's Ladder) connects the Forstbach valley with the Wöllenbeck, which runs above through the fields.

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1.39 km

Heaven's Ladder (Forstbachtal)

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A moderate climb on the ladder to heaven... 😇

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1.82 km

Bench with panoramic view of the Ruhr Valley Bridge

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Really nice spot for a break. On weekends, the space on the bench can certainly become scarce quickly, but if the bench is free, it is definitely worth lingering, short or long, and enjoying the view!

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2.18 km

View of the Ruhr countryside

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3.47 km

View of the Ruhrtal Bridge

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The Ruhr Viaduct is the longest steel bridge in Germany and is one of the largest bridge construction projects in Europe after the Second World War.
It swings in a …

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4.09 km

Rohmbach Valley and Rossenbeck Valley Nature Reserve

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The Rossenbecktal is one of the nature reserves in Mülheim. The Rossenbeck flows largely in her natural bed.

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6.20 km

Bench at Galgenhügel with a view of Steinbruch Grawenhoff

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One of the most beautiful and inviting resting places in the area - right on a quaint little grove, located on the highest point of the hill, stands a cozy …

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8.03 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.64 km

1.64 km

1.36 km

331 m

Surfaces

5.92 km

1.15 km

696 m

108 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Monday 31 August

20°C

14°C

66 %

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Comments

May 28, 2023,Himmelsleiter – Blick auf die Ruhrtalbrücke Runde von Raadt

Very nice hike through forest, meadows and fields over the ladder to heaven with 145 steps, or was it 146? A bit too much asphalt in my opinion, so a few points are deducted. 7/10

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July 2, 2023,Himmelsleiter – Blick auf die Ruhrtalbrücke Runde von Raadt

Very nice hike through a small forest and many fields. Impressive horizons. A minus point for the many paved paths or roads, plus points for the benches to rest and enjoy the view.

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July 20, 2023,Himmelsleiter – Blick auf die Ruhrtalbrücke Runde von Raadt

Varied path with fields but also woods. It also goes up and down well.😁👍🏻

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October 22, 2023,Himmelsleiterrunde | Forstbachtal - Rohmbachtal - Rossenbecktal | Sonntagsrunde für Pferde- und Hundefreunde | #potteinander

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Hiking in Mülheim: The Himmelsleiterrunde | Forstbachtal - Rohmbachtal - Rossenbecktal | 2023 |

📌 Heaven's Ladder Circuit

➡️ Forstbachtal - Rohmbachtal - Rossenbecktal

👉 Sunday round for horse, dog and hiking lovers❗️
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