The trails around the Hengstey lake and the Ruhr river offer great views of the forested Hohensyburg ridgeline with the historic Syburg castle ruins and the Herman monument, and the trails and rock platforms on the Syberg afford panoramic views of the valley and lakes formed by the Ruhr river.

Doris und der Marc

July 29, 2019

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Beautiful landscape

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Martin Haak

September 10, 2021

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Easy to hike path in an idyllic landscape directly on the Ruhr.

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1. View of the Hengsteysee – Ruhr Riverside Trail loop from Syburg

8.49km

02:24

170m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. View of the Hengsteysee – Koepchenwerk Power Station loop from Syburg

11.3km

03:13

240m

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

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3. View of the Hengsteysee – Hohensyburg castle ruins loop from Sommerberg

20.9km

05:50

380m

390m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Distance 675 m

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 0 m

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Monday 26 January

3°C

-1°C

71 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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

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Ruhr Riverside Trail

1. View of the Hengsteysee – Ruhr Riverside Trail loop from Syburg

2. View of the Hengsteysee – Koepchenwerk Power Station loop from Syburg

3. View of the Hengsteysee – Hohensyburg castle ruins loop from Sommerberg

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