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North Rhine-Westphalia

Heaven's Ladder (Forstbachtal) – Forstbachtal Nature Reserve loop from Mülheim an der Ruhr

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Heaven's Ladder (Forstbachtal) – Forstbachtal Nature Reserve loop from Mülheim an der Ruhr

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Heaven's Ladder (Forstbachtal) – Forstbachtal Nature Reserve loop from Mülheim an der Ruhr

03:46

14.0km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Rumbachtal, Gothenbach, Schlippenbach

Rohmbachtal und Rossenbecktal

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1.05 km

Kahlenbergswald

Forest

2

3.62 km

Rumbachtal–Gothenbach–Schlippenbach Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

One of the quietest forest areas in Mülheim .. a good choice with dogs in any weather thanks to the stream

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3

4.51 km

Rumbachtal, Gothenbach and Schlippenbach Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful nature can be found here, with its variety of types of flowers.

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4

5.07 km

Rumbachtal Forest Staircase

Highlight • Structure

The stairs can also be bypassed on the right via the root path .. you walk along the stream.

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5

5.41 km

Wooden Bridges Over the Rumbach

Highlight • Bridge

The Rumbach rises as the Ruhmbach in the Essen district of Haarzopf and flows into the Ruhr in Mülheim. In Essen and in the Mülheim district of Holthausen, the stream …

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6

9.78 km

Heaven's Ladder (Forstbachtal)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The ladder to heaven .. when you arrive at the top you will be rewarded with a great view of the fields

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7

10.4 km

Forstbachtal Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

A beautiful landscape that you unfortunately have to walk through on paved roads. Nice small or larger houses with great gardens and the quiet babbling of the forest stream.

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8

11.5 km

Ruhrhöhenweg Tree-Lined Avenue

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful avenue with a view of the Ruhr Valley

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9

13.3 km

Ruhr Valley view

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a short break and enjoy

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B

14.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.19 km

3.00 km

2.70 km

1.59 km

495 m

Surfaces

4.83 km

4.18 km

2.07 km

1.46 km

1.18 km

253 m

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

12°C

82 %

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