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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Mendener Höhe Viewpoint – View of the Ruhr Valley loop from Mülheim (Ruhr) West

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Mendener Höhe Viewpoint – View of the Ruhr Valley loop from Mülheim (Ruhr) West

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Mendener Höhe Viewpoint – View of the Ruhr Valley loop from Mülheim (Ruhr) West

03:33

13.4km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.05 km

Hochschloss

Castle

2.87 km

Kassenberg Bridge over the Ruhr

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The Kassenberg bridge is a pure pedestrian and bicycle bridge and leads from the Ruhr island with the Kahlenberg hydroelectric power plant to Broich on the western bank of the …

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3.02 km

Kahlenberg Hydroelectric Power Plant

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The Kahlenberg hydropower plant is one of two hydropower plants in Mülheim an der Ruhr. After the First World War, the coal mined in the Ruhr area was disbursed as …

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3.30 km

Historic Ruhr Lock, Mülheim an der Ruhr

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Coal mining has been in operation in Mülheim an der Ruhr since 1460. The transport of the excavated material upstream was only possible with the completion of this lock in …

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4.80 km

Ruhrtalblick

Viewpoint

5.16 km

Kahlenbergswald

Forest

7.11 km

Mendener Höhe Viewpoint

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A good alternative, with great views of the Ruhr landscape.

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7.18 km

View of the Ruhr Valley

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Very nice vantage point near the Ruhrhöhenweg, benches are also available.

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7.18 km

View of the Ruhr Valley and the Mintarder Bridge

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When you come out of the forest, you walk straight through the beautifully landscaped avenue.
Very interesting in spring!

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8.16 km

Ruhrhöhenweg Tree-Lined Avenue

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Beautiful avenue with a view of the Ruhr Valley

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10.9 km

Half-Timbered Houses in Altstadt Mülheim an der Ruhr

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A beautiful half timber houses street with a nice ambience and plenty of hotels

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13.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.74 km

1.67 km

1.22 km

1.05 km

406 m

309 m

Surfaces

4.71 km

4.11 km

2.25 km

1.33 km

756 m

239 m

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Friday 29 May

26°C

16°C

23 %

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Mendener Höhe Viewpoint – View of the Ruhr Valley loop from Mülheim (Ruhr) West

Kassenberg Bridge over the Ruhr

Kahlenberg Hydroelectric Power Plant

Historic Ruhr Lock, Mülheim an der Ruhr

Mendener Höhe Viewpoint

View of the Ruhr Valley

View of the Ruhr Valley and the Mintarder Bridge

Ruhrhöhenweg Tree-Lined Avenue

Half-Timbered Houses in Altstadt Mülheim an der Ruhr

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