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Ruhr Region

Oefter Valley – Oefter Stream loop from Kettwig Stausee

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Oefter Valley – Oefter Stream loop from Kettwig Stausee

Moderate

4.7

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1,720

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Oefter Valley – Oefter Stream loop from Kettwig Stausee

03:33

12.3km

300m

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: May 21, 2026

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NSG Oefter Tal

Oefter Bachtal mit Nebentälern

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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983 m

View of Kettwig Reservoir (Kettwiger Stausee)

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The NLST and, more recently, the Kettwiger Panoramasteig wind here along the slope, so that we experience quite a bit of ups and downs. The whole area is crisscrossed by …

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1.89 km

View of the Ruhr Valley, Kettwig, and Mintarder Ruhrtal Bridge from Pasberg

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At the foot of the Pasberg, the Ruhr flows around the Kettwig district and widens to form a reservoir in the west due to the lock with hydroelectric power station. …

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4.21 km

Oefter Valley

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Beautiful nature between Essen and Düsseldorf. Lots going on on the weekend in sunshine.

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4.54 km

Oefter Stream

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Wildest way in this region, always exciting to run!

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6.31 km

Römmersbach Crossing

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In Norwegian you would say "steingås". Here a stream can be crossed on stones. Really idyllic :)

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7.08 km

Oefter Bachtal mit Nebentälern

Nature Reserve

7.64 km

Countryside Scenery at Römersweg

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7.74 km

Scenic Roman path 🔭

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The Romans Way is part of an ancient network of paths that dates back to Roman trade routes. These paths were once used by Roman soldiers and traders and are now a fascinating link to the past.

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8.91 km

View of Oefter Tal

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The nature reserve "Oefter Tal" in the southernmost district of Essen, called "Oefte" by the locals, is worth a visit at any time of the year or day, as it …

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12.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.51 km

3.90 km

3.19 km

609 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.92 km

3.88 km

2.82 km

663 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

38°C

21°C

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Oefter Valley – Oefter Stream loop from Kettwig Stausee

View of Kettwig Reservoir (Kettwiger Stausee)

View of the Ruhr Valley, Kettwig, and Mintarder Ruhrtal Bridge from Pasberg

Oefter Valley

Oefter Stream

Römmersbach Crossing

Countryside Scenery at Römersweg

Scenic Roman path 🔭

View of Oefter Tal

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