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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Herdecke Viaduct and Park – Herdecke Old Town loop from Herdecke

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Herdecke Viaduct and Park – Herdecke Old Town loop from Herdecke

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Herdecke Viaduct and Park – Herdecke Old Town loop from Herdecke

00:27

6.16km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 26, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 588 m for 170 m

After 5.42 km for 170 m

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341 m

Hengsteysee and Kaiser Wilhelm Monument (Hohensyburg)

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Hengsteysee and Harkortsee belong together like brother and sister. Both are former water bodies used by heavy industry that have been converted into well-used recreational waters with good water quality …

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580 m

Old Railway Bridge Over the Ruhr

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The Hengstey run-of-river power plant was built between 1927 and 1929. In addition to generating energy, it serves to regulate the river, improve the self-purification of the Ruhr and, last …

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797 m

Hengstey Hydroelectric Power Plant Bridge

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Across the barrage of the hydroelectric power plant on Hengsteysee leads a rustic iron truss bridge. Pedestrians and cyclists can cross the lake and enjoy a wonderful view, thus continuing their journey around.

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1.37 km

View of the Ruhr from Seestraße

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Connection route between Harkortsee and Hengsteysee with a restaurant at the Schiffswinkel.

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2.72 km

Herdecke Viaduct and Park

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Herdeke is a great place to have a drink.

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3.33 km

Herdecke Weekly Market

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delicious wine and good ice cream for the break, nice atmosphere

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3.57 km

Herdecke Old Town

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The pedestrian zone in Herdecke invites you to take a leisurely break as well as relaxed shopping in the many beautiful shops.

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3.78 km

Bachplatz and bridge over the Herdecker Bach

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The Herdecker Bach is a flowing water in Herdecke. It flows into the Ruhr on the right.
The stream rises northeast of the city on the Ahlenberg and then flows …

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6.16 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.70 km

1.51 km

1.24 km

1.07 km

512 m

102 m

Surfaces

3.26 km

1.09 km

710 m

586 m

365 m

122 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

78 %

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Herdecke Viaduct and Park – Herdecke Old Town loop from Herdecke

Hengsteysee and Kaiser Wilhelm Monument (Hohensyburg)

Old Railway Bridge Over the Ruhr

Hengstey Hydroelectric Power Plant Bridge

View of the Ruhr from Seestraße

Herdecke Viaduct and Park

Herdecke Weekly Market

Herdecke Old Town

Bachplatz and bridge over the Herdecker Bach

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