The first highlight on the old town route, which starts at the Kettwig swimming pool, is the Erlenhof. In 1990, it became the first Icelandic horse farm in the entire …

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Last updated: March 14, 2025

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2.44 km

Maria im Maien Pilgrimage Chapel

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The pilgrimage chapel “Maria im Maien” is located in the small hamlet of Pierburg. It is used for special devotions, as a pilgrimage destination and for wedding services.

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2.62 km

Erlenhof

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The first Icelandic horse farm in the Ruhr area was founded in 1990 on the Erlenhof, which was built in 1906.

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2.77 km

Viewpoint at Kammesheidt

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Above farmer Kammesheidt's farm you have a wonderful view over the Ruhr heights.

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3.00 km

Kammesheidt Farm

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The Kammesheidt family has been running the farm of the same name for the seventh generation. It used to belong to Werden Abbey as a fiefdom. Today, the listed buildings …

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4.02 km

Rutherhof Café & Swingolf

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Welcome to the Rutherhof! Here you can, among other things, practice the special sport of swingolf. The restaurant “Die Farm” also takes care of your physical well-being. You can find …

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5.20 km

View of the Ruhr Valley from Höhenweg Kettwig

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Between tall beech trees you can see the entire Ruhr valley as far as Werden.

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6.26 km

View of the Ruhr Valley from Kettwig City Forest

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The Kettwig city forest covers around 109 hectares. Numerous information boards about each “Tree of the Year” line its path. The city forest is part of the “Essener Vistas”.

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7.22 km

View of the Ruhr Valley from Am Bilstein

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Once you have mastered the steep path up to the Kettwiger Bilstein, you will be rewarded with a panoramic view over the Ruhr Valley. This point is also part of the “Essen Prospects”.

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8.76 km

Kettwig Railway Bridge over the Ruhr

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The double-track bridge over the Ruhr has been in operation since 1951. Their predecessors were blown up at the end of the Second World War. Today the S-Bahn from Essen to Cologne runs over the bridge.

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9.49 km

Kettwig's Historic Old Town

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The old town of Kettwig invites you to take a stroll with its well-preserved, Bergisch half-timbered houses, combined with historical buildings from other eras and its individual shops.

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11.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.06 km

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2.93 km

1.31 km

985 m

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5.64 km

1.99 km

1.47 km

1.30 km

728 m

202 m

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Highest point (150 m)

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Visit EssenApril 27, 2024

The first highlight on the old town route, which starts at the Kettwig swimming pool, is the Erlenhof. In 1990, it became the first Icelandic horse farm in the entire Ruhr area. From there, the route takes you to the Maria im Maien pilgrimage chapel. Before you reach the Kammesheidt family farm, you

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DirkBMarch 14, 2025

I'm wondering about the planning. Why does the tour run along the main road (Meisenburgstrasse) in the north, when it's much more pleasant to hike along the Kettwiger Panoramasteig trail along the Springer Teich pond.

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Maria im Maien Pilgrimage Chapel

Erlenhof

Viewpoint at Kammesheidt

Kammesheidt Farm

Rutherhof Café & Swingolf

View of the Ruhr Valley from Höhenweg Kettwig

View of the Ruhr Valley from Kettwig City Forest

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Kettwig's Historic Old Town

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