On the left bank of Lake Kemnader, Witten-Herbede nestles in a bend in the Ruhr, which is accompanied by the Ruhr Valley Railway and the Ruhr Valley Cycle Path. The Ruhr splits north of the historic town center and forms a small island called the Dog Island.

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Katja

August 18, 2021

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Here you can linger wonderfully. Another tip is a visit to the royal lock keeper's house, where you can enjoy the wonderful Ruhr with coffee and cake

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Joe Outside

October 3, 2023

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The Royal Lock Keeper's House opposite the Hardenstein castle ruins is the flagship of Ruhr Valley gastronomy. The historic half-timbered house from 1835 is located on the Ruhr Valley Cycle Path. See: wabembh.de/projekte/bewirten-und-erleben/koenigliches-schleusenwaerterhaus.html

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Elevation 120 m

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

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