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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Burg Wetter — Castle Ruins – View of the Harkortsee loop from Wetter (Ruhr)

Hiking trails & Routes

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Burg Wetter — Castle Ruins – View of the Harkortsee loop from Wetter (Ruhr)

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Burg Wetter — Castle Ruins – View of the Harkortsee loop from Wetter (Ruhr)

01:05

3.88km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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694 m

Twelve Apostles Workers' Settlement, Wetter

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The first closed workers' settlement in Alt-Wetter dates back to the 1870s. The group of houses is also called "12 Apostles", although there are 13 buildings.

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1.21 km

Harkorthaus

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The Harkorthaus is a half-timbered house with a slate roof, built around 1700, which was owned by the patrician and entrepreneurial Harkort family. The most famous member of the family, …

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1.25 km

Fünf Giebel Corner and Freiheit Wetter

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Pretty little half-timbered district in the historic center of Wetter with the ruins of the Wetter Castle and a great view from the observation tower over the Harkortsee. Right next …

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1.34 km

Wetter-Freiheit Reformed Church

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A simple Reformed church in the old town of Wetter (Ruhr), near the castle ruins. An active community meeting place with services, music, and social activities.

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1.42 km

Burg Wetter — Castle Ruins

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Beautiful old walls and a beautiful view of the Harkortsee

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1.91 km

View of Harkortsee and Wetter Castle

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The Harkortsee is one of six reservoirs on the Ruhr. It was named after Friedrich Harkort, who founded a machine factory here.

From the castle Wetter above the water there …

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2.33 km

View of the Harkortsee

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Chilling on several couches is possible, is well used

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2.37 km

Terrace at Lake Harkort

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there is also a coffee here ☕

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3.88 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.72 km

1.24 km

583 m

331 m

Surfaces

2.44 km

1.22 km

219 m

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Tuesday 21 July

21°C

12°C

56 %

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