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Saarner floodplain – View of the River Ruhr loop from Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Saarner floodplain – View of the River Ruhr loop from Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

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Saarner floodplain – View of the River Ruhr loop from Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

01:57

7.49km

50m

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 17, 2026

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Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.04 km

Saarner floodplain

Highlight • Natural

With a bit of luck, kingfishers can also be observed here

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2

2.45 km

View of the Ruhr in Mülheim

Highlight • Viewpoint

Although the Ruhr flows right through Mülheim, you can easily forget being in the city on a hike. The renatured Ruhrauen are an important place of life for fish, birds …

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3

2.46 km

View of the River Ruhr

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

2.71 km

View of the Ruhr River from Saarner Auenweg

Highlight • Viewpoint

Break area on Fossilienweg with a small playground and a wonderful view of the Ruhr

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5

3.13 km

Fossil Trail

Highlight • Trail

Very nice resting place with a beautiful view over the Ruhr valley. Very green in summer, so the view is somewhat limited. The path is easy to ride and can …

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6

3.73 km

GeoRoute Ruhr – Broich Castle

Highlight • Trail

This is part of the more than 180 km long geotourist hiking trail in the Ruhr area - also connected with the claim to want to impart knowledge. The GeoRoute …

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7

6.04 km

Birdwatching Shelter

Highlight • Rest Area

great opportunity to keep an eye out for birds protected from the weather

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8

6.50 km

Villa Düsseldorf Str. 103

Highlight • Historical Site

The Duisburg merchant Backhaus built this plastered brick villa for his daughter Mathilde.

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B

7.49 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.55 km

891 m

451 m

426 m

166 m

Surfaces

3.42 km

2.35 km

1.68 km

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Monday 12 October

17°C

11°C

69 %

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