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Forstbachtal Nature Reserve – Heaven's Ladder (Forstbachtal) loop from Rumbachtal, Gothenbach, Schlippenbach

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Forstbachtal Nature Reserve – Heaven's Ladder (Forstbachtal) loop from Rumbachtal, Gothenbach, Schlippenbach

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Forstbachtal Nature Reserve – Heaven's Ladder (Forstbachtal) loop from Rumbachtal, Gothenbach, Schlippenbach

03:04

11.5km

120m

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 29, 2026

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Rumbachtal, Gothenbach, Schlippenbach

Forstbachtal

Rohmbachtal und Rossenbecktal

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1.62 km

Wooden Bridges Over the Rumbach

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Idyllic wooden bridges over the stream, which offers a beautiful backdrop for walkers and cyclists. Today's mouth is located directly opposite the Mülheim City Hall. The Rumbach originates in Essen-Haarzopf, …

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1.96 km

Rumbachtal Forest Staircase

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The stairs can also be bypassed on the right via the root path .. you walk along the stream.

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2.52 km

Rumbachtal, Gothenbach and Schlippenbach Nature Reserve

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A beautiful nature can be found here, with its variety of types of flowers.

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3.52 km

Rumbachtal–Gothenbach–Schlippenbach Nature Reserve

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One of the quietest forest areas in Mülheim .. a good choice with dogs in any weather thanks to the stream

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6.22 km

Ruhrhöhenweg Tree-Lined Avenue

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Beautiful avenue with a view of the Ruhr Valley

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7.37 km

Forstbachtal Nature Reserve

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A beautiful landscape that you unfortunately have to walk through on paved roads. Nice small or larger houses with great gardens and the quiet babbling of the forest stream.

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7.60 km

Heaven's Ladder (Forstbachtal)

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A moderate climb on the ladder to heaven... 😇

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8.02 km

Bench with panoramic view of the Ruhr Valley Bridge

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Really nice spot for a break. On weekends, the space on the bench can certainly become scarce quickly, but if the bench is free, it is definitely worth lingering, short or long, and enjoying the view!

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11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.82 km

3.34 km

2.72 km

1.25 km

384 m

Surfaces

3.70 km

3.60 km

1.60 km

1.15 km

1.14 km

336 m

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Forstbachtal Nature Reserve – Heaven's Ladder (Forstbachtal) loop from Rumbachtal, Gothenbach, Schlippenbach

Wooden Bridges Over the Rumbach

Rumbachtal Forest Staircase

Rumbachtal, Gothenbach and Schlippenbach Nature Reserve

Rumbachtal–Gothenbach–Schlippenbach Nature Reserve

Ruhrhöhenweg Tree-Lined Avenue

Forstbachtal Nature Reserve

Heaven's Ladder (Forstbachtal)

Bench with panoramic view of the Ruhr Valley Bridge

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