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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kettwig Reservoir – View of Brehm Island loop from Kettwig

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Mountain biking trails

Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kettwig Reservoir – View of Brehm Island loop from Kettwig

Easy

4.6

(5)

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Kettwig Reservoir – View of Brehm Island loop from Kettwig

00:47

14.4km

50m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.43 km for 194 m

After 7.74 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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216 m

View of Kettwig and the Ruhr

Highlight • Viewpoint

Essen Kettwig is beautifully situated on the Ruhr with a great cycle path along the Ruhr. The old town is also worth seeing.

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467 m

Mühlengraben (Mill Race) and Kettwig Turbine House

Highlight • Historical Site

From the bridge over the Mühlengraben you have a beautiful panoramic view of Kettwig, a great photo point. 🎨📸👌🏼

Then enjoy a delicious meal in the nearby ice cream parlor and treat yourself. 😋😋

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665 m

Kettwig Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Ruhr at Kettwig is getting wider and wider, thanks to a dam.

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769 m

Palm trees along the riverside promenade

Highlight • Structure

3.01 km

Kattenturm — Ruins of Lüttelnau Castle

Highlight • Castle

The square tower ruin made of unplastered Ruhr sandstone rises 13 meters high on a two-meter-high hill with a diameter of 25 meters and has a floor plan measuring 7.80 …

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5.08 km

Twelve Apostles, Essen

Highlight • Restaurant

There is good food in a nice atmosphere.

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8.11 km

View of Brehm Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

beautiful view from the bridge on the Brehminsel, opposite is a nice beer garden

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14.2 km

Guest ship Thetis

Highlight • Cafe

Here you can plan a coffee break and take a look at the old town.

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14.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

1.33 km

1.01 km

759 m

417 m

141 m

113 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

1.10 km

527 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 22 August

21°C

9°C

14 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Kettwig Reservoir – View of Brehm Island loop from Kettwig

View of Kettwig and the Ruhr

Mühlengraben (Mill Race) and Kettwig Turbine House

Kettwig Reservoir

Palm trees along the riverside promenade

Kattenturm — Ruins of Lüttelnau Castle

Twelve Apostles, Essen

View of Brehm Island

Guest ship Thetis

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