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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

View of the Hengsteysee – View of the Koepchenwerk loop from FernUniversität in Hagen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

View of the Hengsteysee – View of the Koepchenwerk loop from FernUniversität in Hagen

Easy

5.0

(3)

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View of the Hengsteysee – View of the Koepchenwerk loop from FernUniversität in Hagen

00:56

13.4km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.26 km for 170 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.65 km

View of the Ruhr from Seestraße

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Connection route between Harkortsee and Hengsteysee with a restaurant at the Schiffswinkel.

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6.22 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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6.44 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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6.67 km

Hengsteysee and Kaiser Wilhelm Monument (Hohensyburg)

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Hengsteysee and Harkortsee belong together like brother and sister. Both are former water bodies used by heavy industry that have been converted into well-used recreational waters with good water quality …

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6.98 km

View of the Hengsteysee

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Here on the southeastern shore you have an interesting view over the Hengsteysee on the Wienberg and the Koepchenwerk on the steep slope of the Ardey Mountains.

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7.08 km

Salitos Beach Hengstey Lake

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Beachy vibes with sand, palm trees, lounges, and cool drinks right on the lake. Perfect for chilling, partying, and enjoying yourself!

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7.50 km

View of the Koepchenwerk

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The Koepchenwerk, named after its planner Arthur Koepchen, went into operation in 1930 as one of the first two pumped storage power plants in Germany. It had an output of 153 MW and is now an industrial monument.

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9.17 km

View of Hohensyburg

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The serpentines pull, but are not that steep. Is it good to drive up?

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.23 km

3.29 km

2.53 km

718 m

331 m

292 m

Surfaces

7.32 km

2.65 km

2.35 km

479 m

438 m

146 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 6 July

28°C

17°C

0 %

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View of the Hengsteysee – View of the Koepchenwerk loop from FernUniversität in Hagen

View of the Ruhr from Seestraße

Hengstey Hydroelectric Power Plant Bridge

Old Railway Bridge Over the Ruhr

Hengsteysee and Kaiser Wilhelm Monument (Hohensyburg)

View of the Hengsteysee

Salitos Beach Hengstey Lake

View of the Koepchenwerk

View of Hohensyburg

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