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High route – DeilbachSteig side loop

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

High route – DeilbachSteig side loop

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High route – DeilbachSteig side loop

02:53

10.3km

200m

Congratulations, you have chosen a tour that offers beautiful panoramas, lots of nature and exploration of the exciting history of the city. The circuit starts at Kupferdreh train station. From …

by Visit Essen

Last updated: June 28, 2024

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2.90 km

Byfang Water Tower

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At 181 meters above sea level, the water tower is located at the highest point of the entire Ruhr peninsula. From there, large parts of the Ruhr area can be seen.

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4.28 km

Bench with a view of the Byfang countryside

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Located in the southeast, the district of Byfang is characterized by its numerous hiking trails and green spaces. Due to its idyllic charm and quiet location, Byfang is one of the most popular districts in Essen.

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4.52 km

Base of the Victoria Mine Chimney

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Hard coal was mined in the Victoria colliery until 1925. In addition to the company building, the approximately six meter high weather chimney base is a reminder of the glory …

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5.21 km

Hundebrücke (Deilbach Bridge)

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The Hundebrücke is named after the word "dog" for small wagons that carried stones, ore and coal. In this case, the bridge was used to transport sandstone. Built in the …

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5.81 km

Deilbachhammer Historic Ironworks

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The Deilbachhammer is a historical and technical cultural monument because it is the last remaining iron hammer at its original location in all of Essen. The listed ensemble consists of …

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7.84 km

Priembergweg School

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Building of the former Priemberg School

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9.43 km

Ortskern Kupferdreh Dilldorf

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Until the end of the 19th century, the former farming community belonged to the Mettmann district before becoming part of the Kupferdreh district of Essen. An architectural highlight of the …

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10.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.16 km

2.30 km

1.93 km

1.84 km

845 m

240 m

Surfaces

6.32 km

2.25 km

646 m

608 m

465 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Visit EssenApril 27, 2024

Congratulations, you have chosen a tour that offers beautiful panoramas, lots of nature and exploration of the exciting history of the city. The circuit starts at Kupferdreh train station. From there, the high-altitude route takes you to the Byfang water tower. This is the highest point on the entire

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Kettwiger panoramic loop

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How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Hiking

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Mountain Bike

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Zollverein loop

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How to understand each route’s difficulty level

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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DeilbachSteig

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

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View of the Müngsten Bridge – Beautiful trail along the Wupper loop from Burg

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

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How to understand each route’s difficulty level

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Mountain Bike

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Running

Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Expert

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Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

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Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

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Running

Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

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High route – DeilbachSteig side loop

Byfang Water Tower

Bench with a view of the Byfang countryside

Base of the Victoria Mine Chimney

Hundebrücke (Deilbach Bridge)

Deilbachhammer Historic Ironworks

Priembergweg School

Ortskern Kupferdreh Dilldorf

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