View of the Hengsteysee – Hohensyburg castle ruins loop from Hohensyburg - Klusenberg

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

View of the Hengsteysee – Hohensyburg castle ruins loop from Hohensyburg - Klusenberg

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View of the Hengsteysee – Hohensyburg castle ruins loop from Hohensyburg - Klusenberg

03:01

11.0km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

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Hohensyburg - Klusenberg

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.52 km

View of the Hengsteysee

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The fence is not without reason. He should prevent the way from bottom to top is committed. In the case of simultaneous oncoming traffic, it is sometimes very close on …

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3.19 km

The ruins Hohensyburg is definitely worth a visit. As a hiker I enjoyed the view over Hagen and the Hengsteysee. As a contrast, the casino is not far away. I've already found my luck while enjoying the great view.

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4.53 km

Ridge Trail at Hengsteysee

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The Hengsteysee is one of six reservoirs of the Ruhr and is located between Dortmund and Hagen. It is a popular destination and can be negotiated by bicycle or on …

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5.62 km

View of the Hengsteysee and the Funckenburg Bridge Tower

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Hengsteysee - Niedernhof - Business mansion Funckenburg near Herdecke

The Niedernhof, also called Villa Funcke or Funckenburg, is a business villa in Herdecke. It is located on the northern shore of Hengsteysee. Today, the "Cafee Seeschlößchen" is at home here.

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6.75 km

Koepchenwerk Power Station

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On certain dates, the factory can be visited on a guided tour.

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8.76 km

View of the Hengsteysee

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Here on the southeastern shore you have an interesting view over the Hengsteysee on the Wienberg and the Koepchenwerk on the steep slope of the Ardey Mountains.

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10.4 km

View of Villa Funcke at Hengsteysee

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The view is of Villa Funcke on the north bank.

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10.7 km

View of Hohensyburg and the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument from Hengsteysee

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There are simply great benches on which you can simply enjoy the view after a long lap

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11.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.89 km

1.45 km

1.41 km

990 m

885 m

369 m

Surfaces

3.58 km

2.06 km

1.82 km

1.50 km

1.05 km

972 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Sunday 8 November

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2°C

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Comments

August 19, 2025,Hengsteysee Runde

Today, I was almost out and about again 😁
Started at the motorcycle meeting point at Hengsteysee. Around the forebay and up the switchbacks to the tower and Syburg ruins in the heat. I completely forgot that it would be a long climb all the way to the top 😁
Thank goodness the kiosk at the tower was open for …

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October 24, 2024,Wanderung in Hagen Nord 👣

We would have liked a bit more sun, but it was still a lovely hike. Especially through the forest with this great root path. That's exactly my thing 😉

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January 7, 2023,Wanderung 07.01.2023 Um den Hengsteysee zur Hohen Syburg und zurück. 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️🥾

Hengsteysee
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hengsteysee
Koepchenwerk
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koepchenwerk
Hohensyburg
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hohensyburg

December 25, 2024,Frohe Weihnachten! Runde um den Hengsteysee

After the drizzle on Christmas morning had subsided, we headed outside to the Hengsteysee on the border between Dortmund and Hagen.
There was a lot going on, but it was good to give our legs a little stretch.

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July 2, 2025,frühe Seerunde

A "cool" lap around the lake before the heat sets in.
The Hengsteysee is simply so beautifully situated in the green surroundings 🤩

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March 26, 2023,Hohensyburg und Hengsteysee

To Hohensyburg and around the Hengsteysee (ADAC hiking guide)

This hike takes us up to the Hohensyburg and around the oldest Ruhr reservoir, which guarantees wonderful views.

A steep path leads us from the parking lot up to the Hohensyburg mountain plateau. In addition to a casino, there are ruins and the Kaiser Wilhelm monument, which was built as a …

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December 18, 2022,Runde um den Hengsteysee

Very chilly this morning. Very nice round, not very demanding, also suitable for less trained people. For my taste, however, too much asphalt or paved ground.

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