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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

High route – DeilbachSteig side loop

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

High route – DeilbachSteig side loop

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High route – DeilbachSteig side loop

02:53

10.3km

200m

Hiking

Congratulations, you have chosen a tour that offers beautiful panoramas, lots of nature and exploration of the exciting history of the city. The circuit starts at Kupferdreh train station. From there, the high-altitude route takes you to the Byfang water tower. This is the highest point on the entire Ruhr…

by Visit Essen

Last updated: June 28, 2024

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Start point

Train Station

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2.90 km

Byfang Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

At 181 meters above sea level, the water tower is located at the highest point of the entire Ruhr peninsula. From there, large parts of the Ruhr area can be seen.

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4.28 km

Bench with a view of the Byfang countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

Located in the southeast, the district of Byfang is characterized by its numerous hiking trails and green spaces. Due to its idyllic charm and quiet location, Byfang is one of the most popular districts in Essen.

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4.52 km

Base of the Victoria Mine Chimney

Highlight • Monument

Hard coal was mined in the Victoria colliery until 1925. In addition to the company building, the approximately six meter high weather chimney base is a reminder of the glory …

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5.21 km

Dog Bridge (Deilbach Bridge)

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The Hundebrücke is named after the word "dog" for small wagons that carried stones, ore and coal. In this case, the bridge was used to transport sandstone. Built in the …

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5.81 km

Deilbachhammer Historic Ironworks

Highlight • Historical Site

The Deilbachhammer is a historical and technical cultural monument because it is the last remaining iron hammer at its original location in all of Essen. The listed ensemble consists of …

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7.84 km

Priembergweg School

Highlight • Historical Site

Building of the former Priemberg School

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9.43 km

Kupferdreh-Dilldorf town center

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Until the end of the 19th century, the former farming community belonged to the Mettmann district before becoming part of the Kupferdreh district of Essen. An architectural highlight of the …

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10.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.11 km

2.24 km

1.90 km

1.83 km

1.04 km

186 m

Surfaces

6.27 km

2.14 km

781 m

620 m

466 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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April 27, 2024

Congratulations, you have chosen a tour that offers beautiful panoramas, lots of nature and exploration of the exciting history of the city. The circuit starts at Kupferdreh train station. From there, the high-altitude route takes you to the Byfang water tower. This is the highest point on the entire

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March 27, 2026

Dear Visit Essen Team, I can only give you a bravo. A great tour, consistently demanding, varied and versatile. I liked it very much!

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Byfang Water Tower

Bench with a view of the Byfang countryside

Base of the Victoria Mine Chimney

Dog Bridge (Deilbach Bridge)

Deilbachhammer Historic Ironworks

Priembergweg School

Kupferdreh-Dilldorf town center

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