Ruhrpark – Alstaden Wetland loop from Aquarius Wassermuseum Mülheim

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ruhrpark – Alstaden Wetland loop from Aquarius Wassermuseum Mülheim

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Ruhrpark – Alstaden Wetland loop from Aquarius Wassermuseum Mülheim

01:17

5.02km

20m

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: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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207 m

Ruhrpark

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The Ruhrpark in Alstaden is designed in the style of an English garden, with meadows, forests and water areas as well as an interestingly designed playground.

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1.18 km

View of the Ruhr and a wind turbine

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The combination of the peaceful river and the modern wind turbine is like a meeting of nature and technology - a perfect place for a picnic or simply to relax and enjoy the view.

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1.22 km

Memorial stone for the Ruhr ferry in Alstaden

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The Ruhr Ferry was a historic ferry service that transported people from the Alstaden Ruhr riverbank to the other side of the Ruhr, to Mülheim. For just 2 pfennigs, one …

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1.26 km

View of the Ruhr near Duisburg

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Shortly before it flows into the Rhine, the Ruhr is once again beautifully natural.

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2.58 km

Wetland Habitat at the Ruhr Bend (Former Alstaden Mine)

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Small wetland at the Ruhrbogen

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2.71 km

Oberhausen Station on the Ruhr Valley Cycle Route

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You can make a nice little hike or bike ride along the Ruhr.

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2.84 km

Libelle Viewing Platform at Alstaden Biotope

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Nice place for a little break. Seating is available. And there are additional boards with information about the biotope.

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2.85 km

Alstaden Wetland

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A look at the history or the origin of this biotope is particularly interesting Besonders:

"... The activities of the Alstaden colliery were concentrated relatively early on at shaft 2/3, …

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5.02 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.41 km

1.56 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.43 km

891 m

878 m

539 m

170 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Sunday 11 October

17°C

6°C

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

March 27, 2025,Ruhrpark-Wandern leicht gemacht: Natur genießen ohne Stress

The "Ruhrpark – View of the Ruhr and Wind Turbine" circular trail offers an ideal opportunity to enjoy nature and tranquility. The route is easy to walk, suitable for all fitness levels, and conveniently starts at Styrum train station, which is also accessible by public transport. Highlights such as the panoramic view of the Ruhr and the wind turbine make …

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September 14, 2025,Oberhausen Alstaden mit Ruhrpark und Ruhr

First of all: I had planned the tour with a longer route along the Ruhr and through the Ruhr meadows. Unfortunately, the reality was different.
I started at the Ruhrpark and wanted to go directly to the Ruhr from there. Unfortunately, all access points are currently closed because the Ruhr dike is being reinforced. So I was only able to …

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