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Wasserturm Byfang – Idyllischer Weg Runde von Byfang

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Wasserturm Byfang – Idyllischer Weg Runde von Byfang

Angelika planned a hike

May 23, 2021

Wasserturm Byfang – Idyllischer Weg Runde von Byfang

Moderate

01:34

5.79km

3.7km/h

80m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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Start point

Bus stop

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231 m

Alpaca Pasture in Niederwenigern

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The alpacas have now become more of a domestic wool producer: the sheep have been grazing on the pasture for some time.

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512 m

View of the Essen skyline

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BAD: The view of the Essen skyline is of course very different, depending on the season and the weather. But there are always interesting views and various photo motifs (zoom).

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640 m

Byfanger Hochwäldchen

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Small but nice: Located directly at the Byfang water tower, this small forest welcomes us with a variety of flora and fauna. Powerful beech trees have been infiltrated by Ilex …

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813 m

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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1.75 km

Historic Stone Farmhouse in Ruhr Region

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2.00 km

Scenic Trail Between Hangweiden and LB Transmitter Masts

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a wonderful section here, nice break bench

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2.51 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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3.66 km

View of the Reulsberg Hills

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Here the trail runs along open fields and you enjoy a great view over the picturesque hills on the edge of the Ruhr valley.

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5.79 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.61 km

1.60 km

1.18 km

1.13 km

204 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.95 km

1.48 km

657 m

558 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Wasserturm Byfang – Idyllischer Weg Runde von Byfang

Alpaca Pasture in Niederwenigern

View of the Essen skyline

Byfanger Hochwäldchen

Byfang Water Tower

Historic Stone Farmhouse in Ruhr Region

Scenic Trail Between Hangweiden and LB Transmitter Masts

Base of the Victoria Mine Chimney

View of the Reulsberg Hills

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