Herdecke Old Town – Ruhr Viaduct at Harkort Lake loop from Herdecke

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Herdecke

Herdecke Old Town – Ruhr Viaduct at Harkort Lake loop from Herdecke

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Herdecke Old Town – Ruhr Viaduct at Harkort Lake loop from Herdecke

01:19

5.19km

20m

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: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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486 m

Ruhrweg

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

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1.72 km

Fountain with Statue in Herdecke

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Herdecke is a pretty little town on the Ruhr

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1.87 km

Herdecke Old Town — Half-timbered Houses

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Nice many old half-timbered houses

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1.93 km

The small old town of Herdecke is quite idyllic and inviting. There are a few nice locations and strolling between the half-timbered houses offers some highlights such as the fountains and old mill wheels.

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1.98 km

Half-timbered houses in Herdecke

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Herdecke is full of these beautiful old houses

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2.78 km

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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2.90 km

Ruhr Viaduct Over the Harkortsee

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An imposing building on the edge of the city center of Herdecke. The bridge leads the tracks over the Ruhr and Harkortsee at a height of over 30 meters. The building is 313 meters long.

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3.33 km

Herdecke Promenade on the Ruhr River

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There is always something to see on the promenade. Canadian geese, mallards, cormorants, canoeists, railway viaducts... If you like, you can enjoy the gastronomic offerings.

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5.19 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.30 km

1.97 km

724 m

128 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.85 km

1.66 km

1.02 km

590 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

14°C

4°C

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Comments

January 14, 2024,Kurze Tour vom Wehr bis zum Viadukt-mit Herdecker Altstadt

A detour to Herdecke and a walk around the lakes is worthwhile at any time of the year. From here you can easily extend the tour or use the leisure activities on site (highly recommended, especially in summer).

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