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Historic Towpath (Kosterbrücke to Blankenstein Lock)

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Hattingen

Historic Towpath (Kosterbrücke to Blankenstein Lock)

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Historic Towpath (Kosterbrücke to Blankenstein Lock)

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    1. View of Blankenstein Castle – Stiepel Village Church loop from Brockhausen

    5.46km

    01:26

    40m

    40m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    May 31, 2020

    Hikers with long distances will shy away from the towpath, because things are not going well on the old, fat cobblestones. In many cases, however, a footpath has formed next to it that is easier to walk. In any case, the towpath in its absolute proximity to the river is very attractive and offers wonderful views over the Ruhr and the countryside, Blankenstein Castle is a highlight.

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      October 25, 2020

      Great location right on the Ruhr; old, coarse cobblestone; sturdy shoes make sense 🥾

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        December 4, 2020

        The towpath is very interesting historically. One can hardly imagine the difficult work of the skippers. The 4km long path, laid out with uneven stones, is sometimes very slippery and muddy. Solid, hard-wearing footwear is essential. Unfortunately, you have to look down more often than up.

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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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