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: February 25, 2026

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Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

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2.95 km

Riverside Path along the Ruhr

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It's wonderful to stroll here... clear your head... enjoy a break from everyday life 🤗🌊💙
We were able to watch the paddlers...canoeists with interest 🚣🚣‍♀️🚣‍♂️

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5.42 km

Mülheim Water Station (Wasserbahnhof) and the Lock

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Beautiful excursions from Mülheim to Essen-Kettwig. Prices are perfectly fine and you have beautiful views of the Ruhr meadows between Essen and Mülheim.

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5.70 km

Historic Ruhr Lock, Mülheim an der Ruhr

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Coal mining has been in operation in Mülheim an der Ruhr since 1460. The transport of the excavated material upstream was only possible with the completion of this lock in …

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5.98 km

Kahlenberg Hydroelectric Power Plant

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The Kahlenberg hydropower plant is one of two hydropower plants in Mülheim an der Ruhr. After the First World War, the coal mined in the Ruhr area was disbursed as …

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6.13 km

Kassenberg Bridge over the Ruhr

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The Kassenberg bridge is a pure pedestrian and bicycle bridge and leads from the Ruhr island with the Kahlenberg hydroelectric power plant to Broich on the western bank of the …

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6.22 km

Dohne Island (Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue Nature Reserve)

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The Dohne Island lies between the Ruhr and the lock canal. It begins at the Kahlenberg weir and the Flora bridge and extends to the Kassenberg bridge, the Broicher Schlagd …

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6.63 km

Ruhr Island, Mülheim an der Ruhr

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From the picturesque promenade of the Mülheim Ruhr island you have a great view of the water and the slowly passing boats and ships.

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7.60 km

Ruhr Valley view

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Take a short break and enjoy

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7.94 km

Kahlenbergswald

Forest

10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.16 km

3.53 km

1.45 km

1.23 km

154 m

Surfaces

6.58 km

2.36 km

496 m

430 m

419 m

229 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 3 March

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Historic Ruhr Lock, Mülheim an der Ruhr

Kahlenberg Hydroelectric Power Plant

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Dohne Island (Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue Nature Reserve)

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