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North Rhine-Westphalia

Railway bridge in Essen‑Steele – Ruhr River in Steele loop from Überruhr-Holthausen

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Railway bridge in Essen‑Steele – Ruhr River in Steele loop from Überruhr-Holthausen

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Railway bridge in Essen‑Steele – Ruhr River in Steele loop from Überruhr-Holthausen

02:11

8.29km

70m

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: April 22, 2026

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Heisinger Ruhraue

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.34 km

Wichteltal Goat Enclosure

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A lively herd of goats has been living in this cute animal enclosure in Wichteltal for 50 years and is happy to have visitors. The sanctuary is run on a voluntary basis: wichteltal.de.

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1.86 km

View of the Ruhr River

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Nice view of the Ruhr if you are on the Ruhrtalradweg. On the left side behind the fence there is a huge Arial, where drinking water for the region is obtained.

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3.22 km

Railway bridge in Essen‑Steele

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Remarkable steel construction, for all lovers of carbon steel.

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3.83 km

Ruhr Promenade, Steele

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Very nice route for cycling or taking a break!

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4.09 km

Ruhr River in Steele

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Nice view towards the Spillenburg weir

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4.69 km

Old Steel Bridge, Steele

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Built in 1930 to operate the former Mülheim-Heißen–Altendorf (Ruhr) railway line on two tracks, closed in 1980 and converted into a footpath and cycle path in 1986.

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5.05 km

Ruhr River at Spillenburger Weir

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Nice vantage point

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5.09 km

Spider-Man Statues on the Ruhr Towpath

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Breaking in here may not be so clever. Spiderman fans will get their money's worth.

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8.29 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.96 km

1.33 km

1.07 km

921 m

Surfaces

6.83 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 9 June

17°C

8°C

73 %

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