Weir on the River Ruhr – View of the Weir loop from Linden

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Weir on the River Ruhr – View of the Weir loop from Linden

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Weir on the River Ruhr – View of the Weir loop from Linden

00:36

9.45km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.47 km

View of the Ruhr

Highlight • Viewpoint

Always nice to see home.

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4.07 km

Ruhr Bridge

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Great view of the weir with its water steps and the boat slide.
There is always something going on there, whether on water or on land.

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5.04 km

Weir on the River Ruhr

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All barrages are used to generate electricity from hydropower.

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5.05 km

Birschel Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful industrial building with a facade of red and yellow bricks.

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6.10 km

View of the Ruhr weir in Hattingen

Highlight • Viewpoint

Too crowded on weekends, but always worthwhile and very close to the Ruhr. Just beautiful!

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6.10 km

Boat channel at the Ruhr Bridge in Hattingen

Highlight • Structure

For cyclists it is a highlight in that, if you are lucky, you can watch boats slide down the alley😉

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7.76 km

Leinpfad Entrance with Riverside Meadows

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A section of the old towpath right on the Ruhr is well suited for cyclists and walkers, especially since the path is also free of motor vehicles and is very nicely surrounded by green areas.

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9.45 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.11 km

1.77 km

1.12 km

889 m

452 m

119 m

Surfaces

3.82 km

3.09 km

1.37 km

1.00 km

181 m

Elevation

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Weir on the River Ruhr – View of the Weir loop from Linden

View of the Ruhr

Ruhr Bridge

Weir on the River Ruhr

Birschel Mill

View of the Ruhr weir in Hattingen

Boat channel at the Ruhr Bridge in Hattingen

Leinpfad Entrance with Riverside Meadows

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