Ruhr River in Sauerland – Ruhr River Promenade loop from Echthausen

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Ruhr River in Sauerland – Ruhr River Promenade loop from Echthausen

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Ruhr River in Sauerland – Ruhr River Promenade loop from Echthausen

02:23

9.09km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.11 km

Railway Bridge over the Ruhr

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From the bridge you have a great view of the Ruhr

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3.68 km

Side Arm of the Ruhr

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4.29 km

Ruhr River in Sauerland

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Always very nice on the Ruhr. You could follow the water with your eyes for hours.

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4.29 km

Ruhr Riverside Rest Area at Wickede

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A nice place to take a break with a bench and direct access to the Ruhr.

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4.38 km

View of Wickede

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View of Wickede on the southern slope of the Haarstrang.

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4.69 km

Ruhr River Promenade

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Although it is very beautiful here, it is rarely overcrowded

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5.50 km

View of Wickede Railway Station

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In the dark nice to look at

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6.63 km

Ruhr Bridge, Wickede

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From the bridge it is worth taking a detour to the weir. Have a nice picnic there and go for a swim. Great.

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9.09 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.98 km

2.19 km

2.10 km

547 m

261 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.01 km

2.93 km

1.67 km

302 m

185 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 1 November

9°C

6°C

73 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Ruhr River in Sauerland – Ruhr River Promenade loop from Echthausen

Railway Bridge over the Ruhr

Side Arm of the Ruhr

Ruhr River in Sauerland

Ruhr Riverside Rest Area at Wickede

View of Wickede

Ruhr River Promenade

View of Wickede Railway Station

Ruhr Bridge, Wickede

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