The Rhine-Herne Canal is a 45.6-kilometer-long waterway in the Ruhr region, North Rhine-Westphalia. It connects Duisburg on the Rhine with the Dortmund-Ems Canal near Henrichenburg and was built between 1906 and 1914. The canal features five locks and offers numerous picturesque views.

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Great to walk along here and watch the water.

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1. Ruhr Weir, Duisburg – Aakerfähr Bridge loop from Auf dem Damm

15.5km

03:55

40m

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

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2. Klennenhof Bridge – View of the Rhine-Herne Canal loop from Obermeiderich

2.51km

00:38

10m

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

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3. Klennenhof Bridge – Rainbow Bridge (Ruhr Region) loop from Obermeiderich

3.69km

00:56

10m

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

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Elevation 30 m

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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

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1. Ruhr Weir, Duisburg – Aakerfähr Bridge loop from Auf dem Damm

2. Klennenhof Bridge – View of the Rhine-Herne Canal loop from Obermeiderich

3. Klennenhof Bridge – Rainbow Bridge (Ruhr Region) loop from Obermeiderich

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