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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Herdecke

Ruhr Viaduct at Harkort Lake – View of Lake Harkort loop from Herdecke

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Herdecke

Ruhr Viaduct at Harkort Lake – View of Lake Harkort loop from Herdecke

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Ruhr Viaduct at Harkort Lake – View of Lake Harkort loop from Herdecke

01:27

13.3km

120m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Train Station

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1.52 km

Ruhr Viaduct at Harkort Lake

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The bridge is a great photo opportunity. You feel like you've gone back in time. If a steam locomotive were to roll over it, the time jump would be perfect. ;)

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2.60 km

View of the Ruhr River at Wetterstraße

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5.39 km

View of the Harkortsee from the Ruhr Bridge

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Wetter is located in the Ennepe-Ruhr district and stretches along the Ruhr River. The city has a long history and was first mentioned in the 10th century, then under the …

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5.69 km

Graffiti Tunnel Under the Railway

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Very tight and very low. No getting through next to each other. Cyclists get off, but the bike can only be pushed in front, because it absolutely doesn't fit next to it 🤏

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7.80 km

View of Lake Harkort

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A beautiful place that is always worth a visit!

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9.08 km

View of Harkortsee and Wetter Castle

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The Harkortsee is one of six reservoirs on the Ruhr. It was named after Friedrich Harkort, who founded a machine factory here.

From the castle Wetter above the water there …

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11.6 km

View of the Ruhr Viaduct in Herdecke

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Great view of the Ruhr Viaduct in Herdecke. With a length of 313 m and 12 semi-circular arches of 20 m each, the viaduct spans the valley.

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11.9 km

Ruhr Viaduct of the Rhenish Railway

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The Ruhr Viaduct between Herdecke and Hagen-Vorhalle was the largest of its time. The railway tracks run over the Ruhr at a height of 30 meters and a length of …

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13.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.37 km

1.62 km

1.55 km

1.49 km

189 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.56 km

2.46 km

1.75 km

1.49 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 27 May

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Ruhr Viaduct at Harkort Lake – View of Lake Harkort loop from Herdecke

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Graffiti Tunnel Under the Railway

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