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: February 5, 2026

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4.02 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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6.35 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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6.56 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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7.59 km

Herdecke Pumped Storage Power Station

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9.41 km

Panoramic view from Hengsteysee Bridge

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Bridge at the Hengsteysee great panorama

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10.2 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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10.7 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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11.7 km

Koepchenwerk Pedestrian Bridge

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A small cable-stayed bridge for pedestrians and cyclists at the former Koepchenwerk pumped storage power plant

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19.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

3.02 km

1.83 km

1.47 km

329 m

Surfaces

7.38 km

4.67 km

3.63 km

3.40 km

147 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Ruhr Viaduct of the Rhenish Railway

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Panoramic view from Hengsteysee Bridge

View of Hengsteysee

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