Saarner floodplain – Mülheim Weir loop from Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Saarner floodplain – Mülheim Weir loop from Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

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3.6

(15)

140

runners

Saarner floodplain – Mülheim Weir loop from Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

01:04

10.2km

40m

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: September 24, 2026

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Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

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2.08 km

Saarner floodplain

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With a bit of luck, kingfishers can also be observed here

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2.34 km

Mülheim Weir

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From here you have a great view

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2.45 km

Ruhr Island Trail (Mülheim an der Ruhr)

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The Ruhr in Mülheim is always nice to run

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3.28 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 reparation to Belgium and France and therefore alternative sources of energy became important. In 1927, the Kahlenberg hydropower plant, built from Ruhr sandstone, was put into operation. Today it works fully automatically and delivers around 20 million kilowatt hours per year.

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5.05 km

Former Kahlenberg Youth Hostel

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In the old days a popular excursion restaurant with a huge sun terrace. The view into the Ruhr Valley and the Saarland's rejoicing must have been fantastic.

Unfortunately not open to the public today

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6.90 km

Ruhr Dike in Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue Nature Reserve

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"... NATURE RESERVE“ SAARNER RUHRAUEN ”
The “Saarner Ruhrauen” nature reserve is one of the most beautiful floodplain areas on the left of the Ruhr. Nature photographers make a pilgrimage here to the well-known places where the kingfisher breeds in order to be able to observe and photograph the goings-on from a short distance from a bridge.
The breeding areas are signposted like everywhere on the island and are not allowed to be entered during this time. Violations and disruptions are punished everywhere. Nevertheless, motifs can be found easily from the many paths with the appropriate camera equipment. ... "

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naturschutz.ruhr/regionale-biotope/saarner-ruhrauen

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