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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Ruhr Viaduct at Harkort Lake – Lake Harkort loop from Herdecke

Running trails & routes

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Ruhr Viaduct at Harkort Lake – Lake Harkort loop from Herdecke

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5.0

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Ruhr Viaduct at Harkort Lake – Lake Harkort loop from Herdecke

00:37

5.43km

40m

Running

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

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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523 m

Ruhr Viaduct at Harkort Lake

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The bridge is a great photo opportunity. You feel like you've gone back in time. If a steam locomotive were to roll over it, the time jump would be perfect. ;)

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791 m

View of the Ruhr Viaduct in Herdecke

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Great view of the Ruhr Viaduct in Herdecke. With a length of 313 m and 12 semi-circular arches of 20 m each, the viaduct spans the valley.

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909 m

Lake Harkort

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Beautiful lake that is extremely busy when the weather is good (as to be expected).

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1.55 km

Lake Harkort

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The Harkortsee is one of six Ruhr reservoirs. It is located directly by Wetter/Ruhr. This beautiful cycle path is part of the RuhrtalRadweg and leads along the shore of the …

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1.60 km

View of the Ruhr River at Wetterstraße

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2.75 km

Shore Path 🏖️ Harkortsee

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Very great section that follows the curve of the lake and so gives the view over the lake.

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5.43 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.52 km

562 m

309 m

Surfaces

2.32 km

1.23 km

1.07 km

408 m

369 m

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Tuesday 7 July

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16°C

12 %

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