The Forstbachtal valley is one of several small, wild and romantic valleys between Kettwig and Mülheim, whose streams flow into the Ruhr.
In addition to nature, hikers will also find many benches here.

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February 4, 2022

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The Forstbachtal was placed under nature protection. The floodplain is defined by deciduous forests and grassland. Among other things, the alder banks, the wet meadow fallows, near-natural stream sections, rare …

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AB C

April 27, 2020

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Beautiful and remarkable architecture

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1. Forstbachtal Nature Reserve – View of the Ruhrtal Bridge loop from Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

8.96km

02:25

120m

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2. Forstbach Ponds – Heaven's Ladder (Forstbachtal) loop from Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

6.10km

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

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3. Rumbach Stepping Stones – Rumbachtal Forest Staircase loop from Flughafen Essen-Mülheim

11.0km

02:55

110m

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

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Distance 1.39 km

Downhill 20 m

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Thursday 12 March

12°C

4°C

99 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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

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Forstbachtal Nature Reserve

1. Forstbachtal Nature Reserve – View of the Ruhrtal Bridge loop from Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

2. Forstbach Ponds – Heaven's Ladder (Forstbachtal) loop from Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

3. Rumbach Stepping Stones – Rumbachtal Forest Staircase loop from Flughafen Essen-Mülheim

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