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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis
Hattingen

View of the Weir – Bochum Observatory loop from Hattingen

Moderate

22

riders

View of the Weir – Bochum Observatory loop from Hattingen

00:55

12.5km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.67 km for 197 m

After 6.20 km for 295 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.68 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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2

3.16 km

View of the Ruhr weir in Hattingen

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

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3

5.80 km

Forest Near Sundern

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Here it goes down to the Ruhr Valley Cycle Path

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4

8.93 km

Weitmarer Holz

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always worth a visit, all year round

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5

10.6 km

Bochum Observatory

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The so-called Radom, a 40m high air-inflated hall that protects a 20m parabolic antenna from the weather, invites you to visit:
The permanent exhibition "Cosmos, Communism, Cold War" illustrates the …

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6

11.0 km

View of the Ruhr Valley

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Magnificent views of the Ruhr Valley, even with a bank.

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7

11.8 km

View of the Ruhr

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Always nice to see home.

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12.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.46 km

4.11 km

2.00 km

1.72 km

210 m

Surfaces

6.99 km

2.68 km

1.61 km

842 m

383 m

< 100 m

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Weather

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Saturday 24 October

12°C

8°C

57 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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