Lake Harkort – Herdecke Promenade on the Ruhr River loop from Wetter (Ruhr)

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis

Herdecke

Lake Harkort – Herdecke Promenade on the Ruhr River loop from Wetter (Ruhr)

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Lake Harkort – Herdecke Promenade on the Ruhr River loop from Wetter (Ruhr)

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3.99km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 30, 2026

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Bus stop

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520 m

View of Wetter Across the Lake

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Nice bike and hiking trail between Herdecke and Wetter about 5 km

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Cuno Power Plant Herdecke

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The white chimney of the Cuno power plant has a height of 241 meters and is not permanently connected to the mountain. It is mounted on a gel to compensate for any vibrations.

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Lake Harkort

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Beautiful lake that is extremely busy when the weather is good (as to be expected).

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1.12 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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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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2.25 km

Herdecke Promenade on the Ruhr River

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There is always something to see on the promenade. Canadian geese, mallards, cormorants, canoeists, railway viaducts... If you like, you can enjoy the gastronomic offerings.

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Ruhr Viaduct Over the Harkortsee

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An imposing building on the edge of the city center of Herdecke. The bridge leads the tracks over the Ruhr and Harkortsee at a height of over 30 meters. The building is 313 meters long.

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3.64 km

View of Wetter (Ruhr) and Lake Harkortsee

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One should not confuse the Harkortsee with the Stallion Lake here ... The first one
in the weather and the Harkortturm the other at Hagen with the Hohensyburg view.
Both lakes but only a "stone's throw" away from each other.

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