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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Heaven's Ladder (Forstbachtal) – View of the Ruhrtal Bridge loop from Rumbachtal, Gothenbach, Schlippenbach

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Heaven's Ladder (Forstbachtal) – View of the Ruhrtal Bridge loop from Rumbachtal, Gothenbach, Schlippenbach

Moderate

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Heaven's Ladder (Forstbachtal) – View of the Ruhrtal Bridge loop from Rumbachtal, Gothenbach, Schlippenbach

02:10

8.03km

110m

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: April 29, 2026

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Forstbachtal

Rohmbachtal und Rossenbecktal

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Start point

Bus stop

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851 m

Forstbachtal Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

A jungle feeling close to the city

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1.38 km

Stairway to Heaven

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With 143 steps, the Himmelsleiter (Heaven's Ladder) connects the Forstbach valley with the Wöllenbeck, which runs above through the fields.

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1.39 km

Heaven's Ladder (Forstbachtal)

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A moderate climb on the ladder to heaven... 😇

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1.82 km

Bench with panoramic view of the Ruhr Valley Bridge

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When the coffee in Biohof is open, it is worthwhile to walk the few meters to the bank and from there to enjoy the view of the Ruhrtalbrücke with a delicious coffee and cake

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2.18 km

View of the Ruhr countryside

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3.47 km

View of the Ruhrtal Bridge

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The Ruhr Viaduct is the longest steel bridge in Germany and is one of the largest bridge construction projects in Europe after the Second World War.
It swings in a …

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4.09 km

Rohmbach Valley and Rossenbeck Valley Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The Rossenbecktal is one of the nature reserves in Mülheim. The Rossenbeck flows largely in her natural bed.

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6.20 km

Bench at Galgenhügel with a view of Steinbruch Grawenhoff

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One of the most beautiful and inviting resting places in the area - right on a quaint little grove, located on the highest point of the hill, stands a cozy …

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8.03 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.64 km

1.64 km

1.36 km

331 m

Surfaces

5.92 km

1.15 km

696 m

108 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Heaven's Ladder (Forstbachtal) – View of the Ruhrtal Bridge loop from Rumbachtal, Gothenbach, Schlippenbach

Forstbachtal Nature Reserve

Stairway to Heaven

Heaven's Ladder (Forstbachtal)

Bench with panoramic view of the Ruhr Valley Bridge

View of the Ruhr countryside

View of the Ruhrtal Bridge

Rohmbach Valley and Rossenbeck Valley Nature Reserve

Bench at Galgenhügel with a view of Steinbruch Grawenhoff

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