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: January 22, 2026

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Start point

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1.34 km

Views from the Ruhrhöhenweg

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Anyone expecting views of the Ruhr will be disappointed. Although you can look far into the beautiful landscape, hikers will look in vain for the river from up here. Nevertheless, the "Ruhrhöhenweg" is definitely worth recommending.

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2.31 km

Center of Wetter (Ruhr)

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Center of the city of Wetter on the Ruhr. At the same time a nice and quiet place to take a break with a great view of the Blumental and Voßhöfen.

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4.07 km

View of Wengeraner Blumental

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After a beautiful path up the forest, you are rewarded with a beautiful view.

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5.85 km

Historic village of Volmarstein

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Volmarstein is one of 4 districts of Wetter. Until 1969, the place was an independent municipality, Volmarstein was already mentioned in 1047 in the Werden monastery files.
You can still feel the old charm today!

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5.97 km

Ruins of Volmarstein Castle

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A steep path leads you up this hill, on which - still quite proud - the ruin of the castle Volmarstein perched. The remains of the castle are definitely worth …

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6.08 km

View of Wetter, the Ruhr, Harkortsee, and the Ardey Hills from Volmarstein Castle Ruins

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For two centuries, travelers have been hosted and accommodated here, a traditional business that has been passed on from generation to generation.

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8.42 km

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10.6 km

Forest Path with Wooden Bench

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11.9 km

View of Grundschöttel

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This foresight is really beautiful

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12.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.92 km

2.57 km

2.19 km

2.05 km

400 m

246 m

Surfaces

4.78 km

2.76 km

2.14 km

1.45 km

1.08 km

183 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Thursday 2 April

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28 %

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Views from the Ruhrhöhenweg

Center of Wetter (Ruhr)

View of Wengeraner Blumental

Historic village of Volmarstein

Ruins of Volmarstein Castle

View of Wetter, the Ruhr, Harkortsee, and the Ardey Hills from Volmarstein Castle Ruins

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View of Grundschöttel

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