Ruhrhöhenweg (Essen - Hattingen)
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Out-and-back trail in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Hiking.
- Distance
- 14.3 mi (23 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,850 ft (564 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 30 min
- High point
- 623 ft (190 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Am Kempel 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Freizeitdomizil Ruhrtal 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from start
- Shelter 6 mi (9.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Rennfeuerofen 7 mi (11.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 7 mi (11.3 km) from start
- Historic site: Pochhaus 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Wehrmauer 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Lagerhaus 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Burg Isenberg 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Wachstube 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Burg Isenberg (Isenburg) 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Wehrmauer 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Torhalle 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Ringmauer 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from start
- Historic site: Zeughaus 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Bergfried 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Halsgraben 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from start
- Peak: Isenberg 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Ehrenmal Schulenberg 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 13.5 mi (21.8 km) from start
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Questions about Ruhrhöhenweg (Essen - Hattingen)
How long is Ruhrhöhenweg (Essen - Hattingen)?
Ruhrhöhenweg (Essen - Hattingen) is 14.3 mi (23 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 30 min. It climbs 1,850 ft (564 m) in total, up to a high point of 623 ft (190 m).
How hard is Ruhrhöhenweg (Essen - Hattingen)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Ruhrhöhenweg (Essen - Hattingen)?
Parking at the start. 13 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Ruhrhöhenweg (Essen - Hattingen)?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 5.6 mi (9 km).
Is Ruhrhöhenweg (Essen - Hattingen) shaded?
Mostly shaded (83% under trees).
What can you do on Ruhrhöhenweg (Essen - Hattingen)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Ruhrhöhenweg (Essen - Hattingen)?
Zur Hafenkante, 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Lidl, 0.6 mi (0.9 km).
Is this a good week for Ruhrhöhenweg (Essen - Hattingen)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This weekâs call is at the top of this page.
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