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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Birdwatching Shelter loop from Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Birdwatching Shelter loop from Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

Easy

4.4

(12)

113

hikers

Birdwatching Shelter loop from Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

00:36

2.38km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

338 m

View of the Mühlenbach and waterfowl

Highlight • River

"... The Mühlenbach rises in the Mülheim district of Mintard at the Mintarder Höfe at a height of 40 m above sea level in a meadow south of the BAB …

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2

539 m

Ruhr wildlife at Kahlenbergweg

Highlight • Natural

"... The nature reserve, the Saarn-Mendener Ruhrauen (identification MH-002) has a total area of approximately 156.76 hectares and is home to many rare species from flora and fauna. ..."
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3

900 m

The wide hiking trail runs directly between the calmly flowing Ruhr and the wide, renatured meadows. From here you have a nice view over the water and over to the …

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4

1.10 km

the kingfisher as well as cranes and cormorants can often be found here

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5

1.21 km

For the ferry ride, which is actually a White Fleet ride (1 stop), plan extra time and check the timetable beforehand, otherwise you may end up waiting for an hour.

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6

1.55 km

Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Don't necessarily do it on weekends, very crowded

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7

1.70 km

8

2.28 km

Birdwatching Shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

great opportunity to keep an eye out for birds protected from the weather

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2.38 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.34 km

654 m

342 m

Surfaces

1.90 km

323 m

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< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 27 May

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