The entire towpath is paved with coarse stones and therefore very uneven. Surefootedness and sturdy shoes are very important. After rain, the path is also muddy, there is a risk of slipping.

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View over the Ruhrauen from the bridge Hütterstraße / Kosterstraße

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Distance 1.02 km

Uphill 20 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: Hattingen, Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis, Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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