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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Witten

East Shore of Kemnader Lake – Haus Kemnade loop from Hardenstein

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Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Witten

East Shore of Kemnader Lake – Haus Kemnade loop from Hardenstein

Moderate

4.7

(230)

1,040

hikers

East Shore of Kemnader Lake – Haus Kemnade loop from Hardenstein

04:54

18.3km

210m

Hiking

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: March 26, 2026

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Ruhraue Stiepel

Alte Ruhr-Katzenstein

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1.99 km

East Shore of Kemnader Lake

Highlight • Lake

There are three hiking trails around the lake. Suitable for all ages, for beginners and professionals. You can eat everywhere, kiosks and restaurants are available. For cyclists, inline skiers, hikers and runners only recommended 👍🏼

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4.27 km

Old Towpath Along the Ruhr

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Very beautiful landscape. Nice stopover for hikes or bike tours on the Ruhr.

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4.38 km

Historic towpath at Ruhraue Stiepel

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On the old towpath, the ships were pulled up by horses against the current Ruhr.

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5.53 km

Historic Towpath (Kosterbrücke to Blankenstein Lock)

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Great location right on the Ruhr; old, coarse cobblestone; sturdy shoes make sense 🥾

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10.2 km

Viewpoint

11.4 km

View of the Ruhr Valley from the Belvedere (Hippentempel)

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It is always worth a short break with a great view.

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12.2 km

Blankenstein Historic Center

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You can find more information about the castle and the Gethmann Garden here: ruhrgebiet-industriekultur.de/blankenstein.html

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12.3 km

Forest path in the Alte Ruhr-Katzenstein nature reserve

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Nice way to hike through the forest. Here you can experience pure nature, especially in the autumn dreamlike.

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14.9 km

Haus Kemnade

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The moated castle now houses a restaurant. Here you can sit outside when the weather is nice and enjoy nature and the good food and drinks that are on offer here. Weddings are often celebrated here or bands play.

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18.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.36 km

5.25 km

3.07 km

2.13 km

525 m

Surfaces

7.90 km

5.16 km

3.50 km

1.47 km

283 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

23°C

14°C

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East Shore of Kemnader Lake – Haus Kemnade loop from Hardenstein

East Shore of Kemnader Lake

Old Towpath Along the Ruhr

Historic towpath at Ruhraue Stiepel

Historic Towpath (Kosterbrücke to Blankenstein Lock)

View of the Ruhr Valley from the Belvedere (Hippentempel)

Blankenstein Historic Center

Forest path in the Alte Ruhr-Katzenstein nature reserve

Haus Kemnade

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