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Towpath on the Ruhr – Rutherhof Café & Swingolf loop from Schuir

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Towpath on the Ruhr – Rutherhof Café & Swingolf loop from Schuir

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Towpath on the Ruhr – Rutherhof Café & Swingolf loop from Schuir

01:23

5.15km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

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1.13 km

Pilgrims’ Trail Essen–Aachen

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The pilgrimage route leads from Essen in the direction of Aachen. Can be run completely or partially incorporated into the existing hiking network.

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1.59 km

Twelve Apostles Essen

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There is good food in a nice atmosphere.

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1.99 km

Pollarded Willows Along the Ruhr

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Be careful of cyclists on nice days it gets very crowded here

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2.56 km

Before motorization, the towpath was used to pull ships upstream using horses. The main type used for this was the Ruhraaken, which were used to transport coal. The flow of the water was sufficient downstream.

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3.87 km

View of the Ruhr Valley from Höhenweg Kettwig

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Between tall beech trees you can see the entire Ruhr valley as far as Werden.

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3.98 km

Bridge on the Pilgrims' Way

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Next to the bridge you can walk down to the creek bank and cool your feet on hot days.

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4.41 km

Scenic stream in the Ruhr region

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5.12 km

Rutherhof Café & Swingolf

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Welcome to the Rutherhof! Here you can, among other things, practice the special sport of swingolf. The restaurant “Die Farm” also takes care of your physical well-being. You can find …

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5.15 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.10 km

1.68 km

348 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.39 km

369 m

154 m

135 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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