Bergerdenkmal on Hohenstein – Steger Beer Garden and Boat Dock loop from Ruhraue Witten-Gedern

Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Witten

Bergerdenkmal on Hohenstein – Steger Beer Garden and Boat Dock loop from Ruhraue Witten-Gedern

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Bergerdenkmal on Hohenstein – Steger Beer Garden and Boat Dock loop from Ruhraue Witten-Gedern

01:43

6.58km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.52 km

Bergerdenkmal on Hohenstein

Highlight • Monument

View from the Ruhr Valley Cycle Path between Witten and Wengern of the Berger Monument on the Hohenstein in the Ardey Mountains.

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3.27 km

Stone Tunnel in the Ruhr Region

Highlight • Structure

20% incline when coming from the Ruhr. So slow down and be careful. Once at the top you are quickly on the road.
When you drive down, watch out for oncoming traffic and continue to the left after the tunnel.

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3.34 km

Gederner Ruhrauen Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

The nature reserve is an important place for meadow and water birds to rest and breed. Over 100 species of birds, including endangered species, are known to live here. Various species of bats, amphibians and reptiles also live here.

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4.40 km

Bench with a view of the Gederner Ruhrauen

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Gederner Ruhr meadows are an important place for meadow and water birds to rest and breed. Over 100 species of birds, including endangered species, are known here. Various species of bats, amphibians and reptiles also live here.

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4.69 km

Steger Beer Garden and Boat Dock

Highlight • Pub

The Steger beer garden and boat rental is an absolute highlight on the Ruhr Valley Cycle Route. It is located between Wengern and Bommern next to the railway tracks.
Anyone …

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6.58 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.95 km

2.64 km

Surfaces

3.48 km

2.00 km

872 m

238 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Friday 23 October

11°C

6°C

94 %

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Comments

October 16, 2024,Entlang der Ruhraue ab Nachtigallstraße

Today we wanted to hike the Ruhr meadows and since I prefer circular hikes I put together a tour. The first part of the trail wasn't that nice, but then it got nicer. We were able to see lots of animals in the Ruhr meadows (e.g. nutrias) and there were various opportunities for photos. However, I don't think I would …

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December 20, 2024,Zu viele Nutrias in den Gederner Ruhrauen?

A quick photo walk around the corner to the Gederner Ruhr meadows to try out my new super telephoto lens (200-800mm). This allows you to get pretty close to birds, especially the numerous nutrias. I can't really judge whether there are too many of them here.

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