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North Rhine-Westphalia

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Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Herdecke

Ruhrweg – View of the Lake loop from Hohensyburg - Klusenberg

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Herdecke

Ruhrweg – View of the Lake loop from Hohensyburg - Klusenberg

Hard

5.0

(26)

530

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Ruhrweg – View of the Lake loop from Hohensyburg - Klusenberg

02:06

18.9km

190m

Running

Hard run. Very 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 7, 2026

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Hohensyburg - Klusenberg

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4.00 km

Panoramic view from Hengsteysee Bridge

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The only place for the next few kilometers upstream and downstream to cross the Ruhr, which is widened to the lake. But since it is the narrowest point, it is …

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4.41 km

Ruhrtalweg - Southern shore of Lake Hengsteney

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Hengsteysee - Southeast Shore Section from behind the run-of-river power plant, across the Hengsteysee Bridge, to the northeast shore path on the Syberg cliffs

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5.82 km

Herdecke Pumped Storage Power Station

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6.85 km

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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7.07 km

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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7.56 km

Ruhrweg

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Beautiful cycle and footpath along the Ruhr, between Hengsteysee and Harkortsee

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9.39 km

Ruhr Viaduct of the Rhenish Railway

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The Ruhr Viaduct between Herdecke and Hagen-Vorhalle was the largest of its time. The railway tracks run over the Ruhr at a height of 30 meters and a length of …

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12.3 km

View of the Lake

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The atmosphere is particularly wonderful in the evening. Now, at the end of August, autumn is already approaching and the withered wild herbs make a beautiful picture.

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18.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

2.36 km

1.45 km

1.19 km

650 m

364 m

307 m

145 m

Surfaces

6.14 km

4.37 km

3.74 km

2.31 km

1.25 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Ruhrweg – View of the Lake loop from Hohensyburg - Klusenberg

Panoramic view from Hengsteysee Bridge

Ruhrtalweg - Southern shore of Lake Hengsteney

Herdecke Pumped Storage Power Station

Old Railway Bridge Over the Ruhr

Hengstey Hydroelectric Power Plant Bridge

Ruhrweg

Ruhr Viaduct of the Rhenish Railway

View of the Lake

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