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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis
Wetter (Ruhr)

View of the Lake – View of the Hengsteysee loop from Wetter (Ruhr)

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Running trails & routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis
Wetter (Ruhr)

View of the Lake – View of the Hengsteysee loop from Wetter (Ruhr)

Moderate

4.6

(7)

286

runners

View of the Lake – View of the Hengsteysee loop from Wetter (Ruhr)

01:34

14.3km

110m

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: April 25, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1.17 km

Palais

Castle

2

4.05 km

Ruhr Viaduct of the Rhenish Railway

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The Ruhr Viaduct between Herdecke and Hagen-Vorhalle was the largest of its time. The railway tracks run over the Ruhr at a height of 30 meters and a length of …

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6.60 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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6.99 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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7.15 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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7.92 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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8.42 km

Ruhrweg

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

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11.4 km

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14.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.97 km

2.53 km

1.83 km

606 m

314 m

Surfaces

4.22 km

3.94 km

3.36 km

2.51 km

147 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 10 June

17°C

9°C

77 %

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