The Koepchenwerk is one of the first two large pumped storage power plants to be built in Germany at the same time. It is located on the Hengsteysee in the city of Herdecke in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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13.1 km

Ruhr Viaduct Herdecke

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beautiful viaduct over the Ruhr, the Ruhrtalradweg leads directly underneath

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16.3 km

View of the Harkortsee

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Nice place to take a break and to enjoy the great view of the water

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17.0 km

Ruhrufer Riverside Path

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Perfect cycle path directly on the banks of the Ruhr. There are beautiful moorings that are ideal for a short break.

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22.8 km

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23.8 km

Elbsche Valley Viaduct

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Great view! Lots of space to rest

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Elbschetaltrasse Section

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beautiful route with a fantastic surface and many opportunities to rest

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View of Hohensyburg and the Hengsteysee from the Hengstey Bridge

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From the Hengsteybrücke you can see the Hohensyburg.

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52.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.1 km

20.2 km

3.64 km

3.50 km

2.94 km

1.17 km

194 m

Surfaces

44.2 km

3.16 km

2.94 km

2.08 km

235 m

133 m

Elevation

Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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