Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 4, 2025

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Train Station

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6.78 km

View over the Ruhr

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A pleasure especially in the evening at sunset

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6.90 km

Hengstey Railway Bridge

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Cross the lake with a great view and continue walking

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7.93 km

Herdecke Pumped Storage Power Station

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9.76 km

Panoramic view from Hengsteysee Bridge

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Bridge at the Hengsteysee great panorama

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10.5 km

View of Hengsteysee

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Here the Ruhr forms the Hengsteysee. The views from the shore path over the idyllic lake are wonderful.

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11.0 km

Seeschlösschen Café

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The café is located in the premises of the old Villa Funcke, also known as Niedernhof. The building dates back to the 19th century and was the residence of the …

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12.1 km

Koepchenwerk Pedestrian Bridge

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It was Professor Arthur Koepchen who, as a member of RWE's technical board, gave decisive impetus to the construction of the pumped storage power plant in Herdecke an der Ruhr …

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13.8 km

Ruhrweg

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

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20.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

3.39 km

1.80 km

1.42 km

162 m

Surfaces

8.03 km

4.72 km

3.60 km

3.40 km

147 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Weather

Wednesday 7 January

3°C

-1°C

32 %

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