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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kahlenberg Weir – Ruhr Valley view loop from Mülheim an der Ruhr

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Hiking trails & Routes

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kahlenberg Weir – Ruhr Valley view loop from Mülheim an der Ruhr

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196

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Kahlenberg Weir – Ruhr Valley view loop from Mülheim an der Ruhr

01:35

5.92km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

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785 m

Deer Enclosure in Witthausbusch

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In Witthausbusch there is a nice playground for smaller children and a snack with waffles, cocoa, coffee and ice cream.

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835 m

Lohbach in the Witthausbusch

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Small path a few meters from the main path, right by the stream.

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2.40 km

Scenic Ruhr River in the Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue conservation area

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For the ferry ride, which is actually a White Fleet ride (1 stop), plan extra time and check the timetable beforehand, otherwise you may end up waiting for an hour.

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2.68 km

View of the former Kahlenberg Youth Hostel on the River Ruhr

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The wide hiking trail runs directly between the calmly flowing Ruhr and the wide, renatured meadows. From here you have a nice view over the water and over to the …

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3.38 km

Kahlenberg Weir

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The Kahlenbergwehr is the preliminary stage for the hydroelectric power plant on the Ruhr island. Conveniently, a walking and cycling path leads across the weir and from the top you …

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3.96 km

Bismarck Tower Mülheim an der Ruhr

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"... The history of the Mülheim Bismarck Tower began in March 1904, when the respected Mülheim citizen and benefactor Dr. Hermann Leonhard asked for permission from the building authorities to …

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