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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

The River Ruhr – View of the Ruhr River loop from Essen-Steele Ost

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

The River Ruhr – View of the Ruhr River loop from Essen-Steele Ost

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426

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The River Ruhr – View of the Ruhr River loop from Essen-Steele Ost

01:47

6.85km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 24, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.84 km

House Grüne

Highlight • Restaurant

A worthwhile break opportunity on the Ruhr.

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2

2.94 km

Holtey Floating Bridge and Views over the Ruhr Valley

Highlight • Bridge

Quiet pedestrian bridge over the Ruhr with an adjacent restaurant (Haus Großjung) for refreshments and refreshments. 👍

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3

3.42 km

The River Ruhr

Highlight • River

It's simply wonderful to stroll along the Ruhr.

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4

3.52 km

Historic Cobblestone Towpath Memorial

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

The historic, cobbled towpath had served as a towpath for workhorses since about 1780, pulling upstream racks (flat barges, which were usually used for coal transport) upstream. There is a risk of stumbling through bumps!

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3.74 km

Leuchtturm Power Tower at Holteyer Hafen

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"It's pretty inconspicuous today, the old harbor basin, where waterfowl cavort. An old bridge made of rubble stones spans the narrow entrance. Cyclists have trouble riding the small piece of …

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3.93 km

View of the Ruhr River

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view of the Ruhr if you are on the Ruhrtalradweg. On the left side behind the fence there is a huge Arial, where drinking water for the region is obtained.

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5.29 km

Railway bridge in Essen‑Steele

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Remarkable steel construction, for all lovers of carbon steel.

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6.13 km

Weeping willow

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Beautiful weeping willow not far from the Ruhr

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6.85 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.29 km

1.01 km

303 m

193 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.52 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

12°C

83 %

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