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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Lake Kemnade – Kemnader Lake Promenade loop from Ruhr-Universität Bochum

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Lake Kemnade – Kemnader Lake Promenade loop from Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Moderate

4.7

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127

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Lake Kemnade – Kemnader Lake Promenade loop from Ruhr-Universität Bochum

04:34

17.6km

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: March 26, 2026

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Waldsiepen Hevener Straße / Im Lottental

Ruhraue Stiepel

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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348 m

Waldsiepen Hevener Straße / Im Lottental

Nature Reserve

1.61 km

Lake Kemnade

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The Kemnader See, built in 1979, is the youngest of the four Ruhr reservoirs and is located in the city triangle between Witten, Bochum and Hattingen. It has developed into …

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3.19 km

Viewpoint

4.40 km

Ruhr Meadows

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Which is reassuring: in the event of a flood there are no bad consequences at this point

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5.39 km

Historic towpath at Ruhraue Stiepel

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On the old towpath, the ships were pulled up by horses against the current Ruhr.

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6.54 km

Historic Towpath (Kosterbrücke to Blankenstein Lock)

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Great location right on the Ruhr; old, coarse cobblestone; sturdy shoes make sense 🥾

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10.1 km

Panoramic View of Ruhraue Stiepel

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This place is particularly breathtaking as you can observe the Ruhr on one side and beautiful fields and mountain villages on the other. I was immediately fascinated by this route ...

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10.8 km

View of the River Ruhr and Blankenstein Castle

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A very nice stretch of road between Kemnader Lake and the old lock system.
Not only a beautiful view up to Blankenstein Castle.

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13.0 km

There are three hiking trails around the lake. Suitable for all ages, for beginners and professionals. You can eat everywhere, kiosks and restaurants are available. For cyclists, inline skiers, hikers and runners only recommended 👍🏼

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14.1 km

Kemnader Lake Promenade

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The Kemnader See is simply beautiful. Very suitable for canoeing, skating, cycling and for children. In addition, enough places to stop.

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17.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.72 km

5.02 km

4.29 km

1.46 km

140 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

3.48 km

1.61 km

898 m

551 m

315 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

25°C

16°C

13 %

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Lake Kemnade – Kemnader Lake Promenade loop from Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Lake Kemnade

Ruhr Meadows

Historic towpath at Ruhraue Stiepel

Historic Towpath (Kosterbrücke to Blankenstein Lock)

Panoramic View of Ruhraue Stiepel

View of the River Ruhr and Blankenstein Castle

East Shore of Kemnader Lake

Kemnader Lake Promenade

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