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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Witten

Hammer Pond – Hammer Pond, Witten loop from Witten Hbf

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Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Witten

Hammer Pond – Hammer Pond, Witten loop from Witten Hbf

Moderate

4.7

(74)

158

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Hammer Pond – Hammer Pond, Witten loop from Witten Hbf

03:24

12.3km

220m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.10 km

Borbach Stream

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The Borbach leads you directly to the Hammerteich

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2.35 km

Borbachtal Stream

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The Borbachtal is attractive in every season. Unfortunately, it dries out more and more often in summer.

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3.77 km

Narrow Forest Trail by the Stream

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If you want to go a bit off the beaten track... definitely an alternative

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8.54 km

View of the Ruhr River above Wetterstraße

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In good weather a really worthwhile view

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9.18 km

Haarmann Temple

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The octagonal temple with Ionic columns has a dome-shaped roof topped with a sphere. In the center of the temple was a bust of Haarmann on a simple pillar.

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10.0 km

Hammer Pond

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The Hammerteich was created in 1722 by damming the Borbach (then Borbecke) stream. Today, it is a popular recreational area in Witten.

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10.1 km

Hammer Pond, Witten

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Once a year you can see many model ships sailing here.

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10.6 km

View of the Witten Ruhr Valley Viaduct

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Great view of the Witten Ruhr Viaduct including the Ruhr Valley, with Bommern in the background.

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12.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.18 km

3.72 km

2.91 km

830 m

347 m

294 m

Surfaces

4.47 km

3.20 km

1.80 km

1.41 km

1.26 km

149 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

24°C

14°C

16 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Comments

August 21, 2022,Ruhrblick – Der Hammerteich am Hohenstein

Now there is also a post in our blog about this tour: kifis-touren.de/2022/08/28/ruhrblick-der-hammerteich-am-hohenstein

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February 5, 2025,1165 Kurzwanderung über den Hohenstein (Witten) zum Wartenberg 🚘🌧️⭐️⭐️⭐️❗️

Start: Hiking car park at Am Hammerteich in Witten

Hillary short hike.
Restrictedly suitable for winter.

Today there were a few places with a bit of black ice

❗️In the area of the MTB course, the route is not clear when you go downhill. That's why we got lost for a moment.

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Hammer Pond – Hammer Pond, Witten loop from Witten Hbf

Borbach Stream

Borbachtal Stream

Narrow Forest Trail by the Stream

View of the Ruhr River above Wetterstraße

Haarmann Temple

Hammer Pond

Hammer Pond, Witten

View of the Witten Ruhr Valley Viaduct

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