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Ruhr Region

Scenic viewpoint above the Ruhr – Atmospheric Beech Forest loop from Kettwig Stausee

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Scenic viewpoint above the Ruhr – Atmospheric Beech Forest loop from Kettwig Stausee

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4.5

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125

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Scenic viewpoint above the Ruhr – Atmospheric Beech Forest loop from Kettwig Stausee

01:46

5.75km

200m

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: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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817 m

View of the Ruhr Valley from Kettwig Stone Wall

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This beautiful vantage point with a bench is delimited by an old quarry stone wall on the slope towards the Ruhr.
The "A 2", circular hiking trail Kettwig, runs along here, about 2.5 hours.

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Scenic viewpoint above the Ruhr

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Quiet place to take a break before heading towards the forest along the Panoramasteig.

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1.06 km

Rocky outcrop in the Ruhr region

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Nice boulder, still quite big.

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1.67 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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2.31 km

Neanderlandsteig and Kettwiger Panoramasteig Junction

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Two great hiking trails intersect here, although I prefer the Neandertal Steig.

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2.45 km

Atmospheric Beech Forest

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Beautiful to hike, also highly recommended in winter.

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4.75 km

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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4.89 km

Panoramasteig Forest Path

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The panoramic path leads through an ornate forest landscape. But you should be sure-footed.

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5.75 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.53 km

1.73 km

302 m

166 m

Surfaces

3.62 km

1.29 km

438 m

364 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Tuesday 7 July

23°C

18°C

29 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Scenic viewpoint above the Ruhr – Atmospheric Beech Forest loop from Kettwig Stausee

View of the Ruhr Valley from Kettwig Stone Wall

Scenic viewpoint above the Ruhr

Rocky outcrop in the Ruhr region

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

Neanderlandsteig and Kettwiger Panoramasteig Junction

Atmospheric Beech Forest

View of Kettwig Reservoir (Kettwiger Stausee)

Panoramasteig Forest Path

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