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Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Herdecke

View of the Hengsteysee – View of the Lake loop from Herdecke

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Herdecke

View of the Hengsteysee – View of the Lake loop from Herdecke

Moderate

5.0

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View of the Hengsteysee – View of the Lake loop from Herdecke

01:27

13.7km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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1.17 km

Old Railway Bridge Over the Ruhr

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The Hengstey run-of-river power plant was built between 1927 and 1929. In addition to generating energy, it serves to regulate the river, improve the self-purification of the Ruhr and, last …

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2.84 km

Hengsteysee

Lake

6.90 km

Lenne weir at Buschmühlenstraße

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At the Lenne weir, the Lenne rushes down, rushing and foaming when the water flow is high - very impressive!

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10.1 km

Ruhrtalweg - Southern shore of Lake Hengsteney

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Hengsteysee - Southeast Shore Section from behind the run-of-river power plant, across the Hengsteysee Bridge, to the northeast shore path on the Syberg cliffs

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11.5 km

Herdecke Pumped Storage Power Station

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12.0 km

View of the Hengsteysee

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Here on the southeastern shore you have an interesting view over the Hengsteysee on the Wienberg and the Koepchenwerk on the steep slope of the Ardey Mountains.

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12.2 km

View of the Lake

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The atmosphere is particularly wonderful in the evening. Now, at the end of August, autumn is already approaching and the withered wild herbs make a beautiful picture.

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12.8 km

Hengstey Hydroelectric Power Plant Bridge

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Across the barrage of the hydroelectric power plant on Hengsteysee leads a rustic iron truss bridge. Pedestrians and cyclists can cross the lake and enjoy a wonderful view, thus continuing their journey around.

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13.3 km

Ruhrweg

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Beautiful cycle and footpath along the Ruhr, between Hengsteysee and Harkortsee

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13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

778 m

384 m

Surfaces

4.53 km

3.61 km

2.95 km

2.53 km

< 100 m

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View of the Hengsteysee – View of the Lake loop from Herdecke

Old Railway Bridge Over the Ruhr

Lenne weir at Buschmühlenstraße

Ruhrtalweg - Southern shore of Lake Hengsteney

Herdecke Pumped Storage Power Station

View of the Hengsteysee

View of the Lake

Hengstey Hydroelectric Power Plant Bridge

Ruhrweg

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