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Ruhr Region

View of the Lake – View of Hengsteysee loop from Hohensyburg - Klusenberg

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

View of the Lake – View of Hengsteysee loop from Hohensyburg - Klusenberg

Moderate

5.0

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View of the Lake – View of Hengsteysee loop from Hohensyburg - Klusenberg

01:02

9.24km

170m

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: May 24, 2026

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Bus stop

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322 m

Ruhrtalweg - Southern shore of Lake Hengsteney

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Hengsteysee - Southeast Shore Section from behind the run-of-river power plant, across the Hengsteysee Bridge, to the northeast shore path on the Syberg cliffs

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1.73 km

Herdecke Pumped Storage Power Station

Highlight • Monument

2.52 km

View of the Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

The atmosphere is particularly wonderful in the evening. Now, at the end of August, autumn is already approaching and the withered wild herbs make a beautiful picture.

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2.91 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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3.13 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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4.38 km

Sandstone cliffs with a view of the Hengsteysee

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Wonderful place to stay for a while. Beautiful sandstone block typical of the region that offers a great view of Lake Hengstey. The regional sandstone can also be found everywhere in the local architecture.

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8.30 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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9.05 km

Panoramic view from Hengsteysee Bridge

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The only place for the next few kilometers upstream and downstream to cross the Ruhr, which is widened to the lake. But since it is the narrowest point, it is …

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9.24 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.61 km

2.13 km

2.02 km

469 m

Surfaces

4.84 km

1.91 km

1.19 km

522 m

386 m

372 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Monday 6 July

28°C

17°C

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View of the Lake – View of Hengsteysee loop from Hohensyburg - Klusenberg

Ruhrtalweg - Southern shore of Lake Hengsteney

Herdecke Pumped Storage Power Station

View of the Lake

Old Railway Bridge Over the Ruhr

Hengstey Hydroelectric Power Plant Bridge

Sandstone cliffs with a view of the Hengsteysee

View of Hengsteysee

Panoramic view from Hengsteysee Bridge

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