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The Top 20 Attractions in Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 6, 2025

Lake Kemnade

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The Ruhr reservoir is located between Bochum and Witten, at the foot of the Ruhruni Bochum. It is a popular destination for residents of Bochum and the surrounding area. There …

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Hardenstein Ruhr Valley Ferry

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When traveling along the river, a ferry is a great way to take a break! There aren't many of them along the Ruhr, but this one is a highlight. It's …

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Ruhr weir and towpath in Hattingen

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The towpath in Hattingen is a beautiful, flat route and offers various stopping points with places to sit. It is also very suitable for (smaller) children. For a longer tour, …

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Schulenberg Tunnel

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The Schulenberg tunnel in Hattingen is an old railway tunnel that connected Hattingen to Wuppertal via the coal railway. Today the coal railway cycle route runs there and the tunnel …

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Ruhr Waterfalls at Hattingen

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It's worth getting off your bike here and listening to the rushing of the Ruhr for a while. Two small but wide steps ensure that the water of the Ruhr …

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Kohlenbahn Rail Trail

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The cycle path on a railway line connects Hattingen with Wuppertal and leads southwards with a slight incline through the beautiful hilly low mountain range landscape of the northern Bergisches …

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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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Kemnader See Weir

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Very nice cycle path around the Kemnader Lake, asphalted and partly with three separate paths for pedestrians, skaters and cyclists. Good starting point for a ride along the Ruhr Valley …

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Harkortsee Railway Viaduct

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Great corner on Hakortsee. And the viaduct is worth at least 1 photo. You can also take a break in Herdecke.

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The Ruhr at the Leinpfad in Hattingen

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Below the Isenburg there is even a small piece of the historic cobblestone towpath.

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The Top 20 Attractions in Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Lake Kemnade

Hardenstein Ruhr Valley Ferry

Ruhr weir and towpath in Hattingen

Schulenberg Tunnel

Ruhr Waterfalls at Hattingen

Kohlenbahn Rail Trail

Ruhr Viaduct at Harkort Lake

Kemnader See Weir

Harkortsee Railway Viaduct

The Ruhr at the Leinpfad in Hattingen

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