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North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Witten

Herbede Weir on the River Ruhr – Lake Kemnade loop from Hardenstein

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Witten

Herbede Weir on the River Ruhr – Lake Kemnade loop from Hardenstein

Moderate

4.5

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Herbede Weir on the River Ruhr – Lake Kemnade loop from Hardenstein

01:34

24.3km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 10.8 km for 90 m

Open: • March-May: 9:00 AM-7:00 PM • June-August: 9:00 AM-9:00 PM • September-October: 9:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed) Closed: • November-February

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5.58 km

Elbschetalbahn Railway Bridge

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I could imagine such a structure would be unaffordable these days, given the construction costs. It's crazy, but anyone with a soft spot for it will get their money's worth. It's flat, I know...

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5.65 km

Railway Bridge Over the Glück-Auf-Trasse

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Great bridge over the Glück-auf-Trasse

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7.21 km

Elbschetalbahn Railway Viaduct

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We were able to drive this section unhindered

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11.3 km

Herbede Weir on the River Ruhr

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Stop in the lock keeper's cottage. Nice beer garden, grill sausage and refreshments - ÖZ only until 19h

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14.0 km

Lake Kemnade

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The Ruhr reservoir is located between Bochum and Witten, at the foot of the Ruhruni Bochum. It is a popular destination for residents of Bochum and the surrounding area. There …

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15.5 km

Cycling and Inline Skating Path at Kemnader See

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Super nice route with good views

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18.4 km

Kemnader See Weir

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Very nice cycle path around the Kemnader Lake, asphalted and partly with three separate paths for pedestrians, skaters and cyclists. Good starting point for a ride along the Ruhr Valley …

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19.4 km

Haus Kemnade

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The moated castle now houses a restaurant. Here you can sit outside when the weather is nice and enjoy nature and the good food and drinks that are on offer here. Weddings are often celebrated here or bands play.

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24.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

3.93 km

3.87 km

3.44 km

376 m

214 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

3.43 km

2.13 km

560 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Sunday 16 August

19°C

14°C

63 %

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Herbede Weir on the River Ruhr – Lake Kemnade loop from Hardenstein

Elbschetalbahn Railway Bridge

Railway Bridge Over the Glück-Auf-Trasse

Elbschetalbahn Railway Viaduct

Herbede Weir on the River Ruhr

Lake Kemnade

Cycling and Inline Skating Path at Kemnader See

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Haus Kemnade

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