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Ruhr Wehr – Ruhrpott Idylle Runde von Essen-Steele Ost

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Ruhr Wehr – Ruhrpott Idylle Runde von Essen-Steele Ost

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February 26, 2022

Ruhr Wehr – Ruhrpott Idylle Runde von Essen-Steele Ost

Moderate

02:59

11.5km

3.9km/h

70m

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Overview

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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Start point

Train Station

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3.24 km

Zeche Wohlverwahrt

Highlight • Historical Site

The well-behaved colliery was a hard coal mine in Horst an der Ruhr, a district of Essen. Well-kept colliery is part of the Industrial Heritage Route.

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3.40 km

View of the Ruhr from the S-Bahn underpass at the weir

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Absolutely worth seeing weir of the Ruhr with a beautiful view and exciting spectacle

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4.46 km

A single-track bridge was opened at this location in 1874 for the Essen-Überruhr – Hagen-Vorhalle railway line of the Bergisch-Märkische Railway Company from Altendorf (Ruhr) station, now Burgaltendorf, and Bochum-Dahlhausen. …

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4.96 km

View of Horst Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Here you can get a glimpse of Horst Castle.

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5.49 km

Ruhr Lock with views of Villa Vogelsang

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"Above the Ruhr sluice of Essen-Horst lies the Villa Vogelsang, which was erected around 1840 for Friedrich Ludwig Niemann (1806-1889), who rose from the tenant of the neighboring Horst to …

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5.74 km

Hydropower plant on the Ruhr

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The hydroelectric power plant directly on the Ruhr below the lock is not only picturesquely situated, but also impresses with its architectural design

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5.93 km

View of Horster Mühle

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The building ensemble of the Horst mill can be seen from afar through the high chimney of the former Vogelsang carbide factory. The Horster Mühle is a multi-part building complex …

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9.98 km

Railway bridge in Essen‑Steele

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Remarkable steel construction, for all lovers of carbon steel.

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11.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.80 km

3.29 km

1.37 km

726 m

369 m

Surfaces

8.44 km

1.38 km

975 m

726 m

< 100 m

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Ruhr Wehr – Ruhrpott Idylle Runde von Essen-Steele Ost

Zeche Wohlverwahrt

View of the Ruhr from the S-Bahn underpass at the weir

Dahlhausen Railway Bridge

View of Horst Castle

Ruhr Lock with views of Villa Vogelsang

Hydropower plant on the Ruhr

View of Horster Mühle

Railway bridge in Essen‑Steele

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