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Vom Oefte- ins Vogelsangbachtal

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Vom Oefte- ins Vogelsangbachtal

Natur-Maus planned a hike

February 24, 2022

Vom Oefte- ins Vogelsangbachtal

Moderate

04:52

21.9km

4.5km/h

390m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Waypoints

Charlottenhof (St. Altfrid Youth Centre)

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The St. Altfrid youth center is located on a hill above the Ruhr, on the border between Essen-Kettwig and Heiligenhaus. A large forest and meadow area with overnight accommodation, reception …

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45 m

Neanderlandsteig and Kettwiger Panoramasteig Junction

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Two great hiking trails intersect here, although I prefer the Neandertal Steig.

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885 m

Stepping Stones on the Kettwiger Panoramasteig

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The platforms are extremely slippery in damp weather. Attention!

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938 m

Kettwig Panorama Trail

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In places, paying attention accordingly on the trail, washouts can also run through the paths.

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1.35 km

Hessenhof Farm Shop

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View of the Hessenhof from the roadside.

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1.46 km

Bench with a view of Oefter Tal

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Just relax and unwind.

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1.58 km

Path Along the Golf Course

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You walk right through the golf course, so to speak. Balls and the like are warning signs. You have to be careful, as there are no safety nets attached to you.

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2.41 km

Oefte Castle

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The magnificent property, which is clearly visible from the street, is now used by a golf club - classy.
Oefte Castle, also known as Oefte House, on the south bank …

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2.45 km

Oefter stream course

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The Oefter Bach (GKZ 276978) is a 4.8 km long, orographically left tributary of the Ruhr in North Rhine-Westphalia. See: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oefter_Bach

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2.81 km

Traditional farmhouse with garden

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"... After leaving the golf course behind us, a little later we cross the Oefter Bach and pass another pretty farm ..."
You can find more information about this wonderful hike at: netreisetagebuch.de/oefter-wald-wandern

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3.32 km

Brücker Bach Crossing

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Small stream crossing. Can be walked over the stones without any problems.

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3.36 km

Root Trail at Brücker Bach

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The trail is initially very steep and has large roots from the Bröcker Bach and then runs gently through the forest to the edge of the field on the Kutschenweg. …

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3.54 km

Marienwald Trail (A2)

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In this corner there are many beautiful Ilex bushes to look at or to photograph.

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4.49 km

View of Werden

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The small grove with the mobile bench is my favorite place ("sun bed"). Last rest before the train station in Werden. Often in the evening sun. Then we turn the …

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5.82 km

Tunnel entrance of the Pauline mine at the Pfefferbach

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The mountain stream with a surprising amount of water has reddish (iron-containing) colored water. This is where the tunnel mouth hole of the former Pauline colliery is located.

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6.81 km

View Over Kettwiger Höhe

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PURE NATURE and ...
shortly after the harvest, a great VIEW over the KETTWIGER HÖHE

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6.90 km

Entrance to Death Valley

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7.61 km

Am Strötgen

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8.10 km

Singletrack Across the Field

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Very nice single trail in the middle of the field. To be taken with caution, however. Sturdy shoes are recommended. You can't see the rugged path through the tall grass. Caution, danger of twisting.

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8.79 km

View of Schuir and Werden

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Varied location between farmland, forest and quiet settlement. Little frequented. Clear and moderately steep, in relation to mountain paths. ;)

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9.49 km

Tüschener Weg

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Toll

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10.2 km

Water Channel in Oefter Tal Nature Reserve

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Nothing jumps here when it is dry. It seems to be a rainwater overflow and unfortunately does not belong to one of the streams.

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10.5 km

Adventure trail in the Oefter Valley nature reserve

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Nice place at the Oefter Bach. Two feet are also enough, but there is a lot of variety along the steep slope.

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10.6 km

Oefter Brook Adventure Trail

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Very nice adventure trail that was a lot of fun especially for my daughter. It was hard to get through with a bike, therefore a real hiking highlight.

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10.8 km

Improvised Wooden Bridge over the Oefter Bach

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NEW:
Walking through the path is now permitted throughout, the passage ban that existed until recently due to the NSG has been changed to a requirement not to leave the …

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11.0 km

Bridge over the Oefter Bach

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The fork in the road invites you to take a little rest.

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11.3 km

Rustic Shelter in the Ruhr Forest

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11.5 km

Hop Viewpoint

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Perfect view for a little rest.

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12.2 km

Wild Valley at the Oefte

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Sometimes you feel like you're in the jungle ...

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12.4 km

Tree by the path at Tüschener Straße

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A path starts here on the edge of the field and the Oefter valley.

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12.6 km

Bench With a View of the Ruhr Countryside

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wonderful view 👌

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13.3 km

View of the Oefter Valley

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13.5 km

View of Werden from Heiligenhaus

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14.9 km

Rinderbach Stream

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Rinderbach is the name of the 11.7 kilometer long tributary of the Ruhr. In Essen Kettwig it flows into the Ruhr immediately behind the weir.

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15.7 km

Abtskücher Pond

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A round at the water is relaxing. However, the surrounding area also has a lot to offer.

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15.8 km

Abbot's Kitchen Historic Site

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The abbey kitchen near Heiligenhaus. Beautiful lake with appropriate tours and opportunities to eat and drink.

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15.9 km

Abtsküche Courtyard Café

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After a walk around the pond or a hike through the Vogelsangbach valley, the Hofcafe Abtsküche offers welcome refreshment and nourishment with delicious cakes, tarts, waffles or savoury snacks. Opening hours Wed - Sun from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

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15.9 km

Abtskücher Hof and watchtower

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"... In 1822 Heinrich Liewerscheidt took over the Abtskücher Hof from his grandfather Barnscheidt. A few years later the restored tower stood, because on an old postcard from the years …

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16.1 km

Stone Tower in Langenberg

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Crossing of a horse pasture easily passable by pedestrians. Very difficult to pass for bicycles. Better to choose the bypass over the street paradise.

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16.2 km

Path Along the Rinderbach

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You have to cross the paddock. For this purpose, special gates have been built there through which one meanders.

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16.4 km

Trail with leafy canopy near Abtsküche

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Shortly before Abbot's Kitchen there is a nice section between the fields.

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16.5 km

Heiligenhaus Forest Museum and Waterworks

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In the middle of the nearby Vogelsangbachtal nature reserve, in the Abtsküche monument area, is the forest museum, which is part of the Heiligenhaus Environmental Education Center (UBZ). An exhibition …

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16.5 km

Rinderbach stream with ford, bridge and benches

Highlight • Bridge

This place on the Vogelsangbach is ideal for a picnic, as it is under secluded trees right on the stream. There are several benches as seating and there are also containers for waste disposal.

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17.0 km

Café Herberge

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Of course, coffee and cake. But also on days like Halloween enchanted with special ideas.

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17.1 km

Zwönitz Corner

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Nice resting place on the edge of the forest, whose "furniture" is a gift of the Heiligenhauser twin town Zwönitz in Saxony

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17.2 km

Vogelsangbachtal Nature Discovery Trail

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There is a lot of educational information for young and old to find and read under simple wooden folding boards.

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17.4 km

Rinderbach Stream

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18.1 km

Tree Nature Trail

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Nice varied route, with many narrow paths.

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18.8 km

Kettwiger Straße

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Fairly wide path where many cars drive.

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20.1 km

Bench With a View of the Valley

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There is a bench here, you can take a break in the shade at the bench and have a nice view.

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20.2 km

View from Isenbügeler Kopf

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The Isenbügeler Kopf offers an impressive view over the Ruhr valley and the surrounding forests and fields. On clear days you can see far over the Bergisches Land and the Ruhr region.

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20.5 km

View of the Ruhr Valley

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I liked this tour:
Isenbuegeler Kopf, Rossdelle, Dalbeck 2020_04_26
komoot.de/tour/176099307

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20.6 km

Beehives in the Ratingen countryside

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There are several beehives here.
When you are quiet you can hear the bees buzzing.

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21.5 km

Bench with a view on the Kettwig Panoramic Route

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From here you have a beautiful view. Close to the parking lot to various circular routes at Isenbügel and Kettwig.

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21.9 km

Charlottenhof (St. Altfrid Youth Centre)

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The St. Altfrid youth center is located on a hill above the Ruhr, on the border between Essen-Kettwig and Heiligenhaus. A large forest and meadow area with overnight accommodation, reception …

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.27 km

5.32 km

4.34 km

3.54 km

1.92 km

546 m

Surfaces

5.75 km

4.41 km

4.18 km

3.88 km

3.15 km

565 m

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Vom Oefte- ins Vogelsangbachtal

Charlottenhof (St. Altfrid Youth Centre)

Neanderlandsteig and Kettwiger Panoramasteig Junction

Stepping Stones on the Kettwiger Panoramasteig

Logging trail as a trail

Kettwig Panorama Trail

Hessenhof Farm Shop

Bench with a view of Oefter Tal

Path Along the Golf Course

Oefte Castle

Oefter stream course

Traditional farmhouse with garden

Brücker Bach Crossing

Root Trail at Brücker Bach

Marienwald Trail (A2)

View of Werden

Tunnel entrance of the Pauline mine at the Pfefferbach

View Over Kettwiger Höhe

Entrance to Death Valley

Am Strötgen

Singletrack Across the Field

View of Schuir and Werden

Tüschener Weg

Water Channel in Oefter Tal Nature Reserve

Adventure trail in the Oefter Valley nature reserve

Oefter Brook Adventure Trail

Improvised Wooden Bridge over the Oefter Bach

Bridge over the Oefter Bach

Rustic Shelter in the Ruhr Forest

Hop Viewpoint

Wild Valley at the Oefte

Tree by the path at Tüschener Straße

Bench With a View of the Ruhr Countryside

View of the Oefter Valley

View of Werden from Heiligenhaus

Rinderbach Stream

Abtskücher Pond

Abbot's Kitchen Historic Site

Abtsküche Courtyard Café

Abtskücher Hof and watchtower

Stone Tower in Langenberg

Path Along the Rinderbach

Trail with leafy canopy near Abtsküche

Heiligenhaus Forest Museum and Waterworks

Rinderbach stream with ford, bridge and benches

Café Herberge

Zwönitz Corner

Vogelsangbachtal Nature Discovery Trail

Rinderbach Stream

Tree Nature Trail

Kettwiger Straße

Bench With a View of the Valley

View from Isenbügeler Kopf

View of the Ruhr Valley

Beehives in the Ratingen countryside

Bench with a view on the Kettwig Panoramic Route

Charlottenhof (St. Altfrid Youth Centre)