Best trails near Harkortsee

Stage 3 of the Ruhr Valley cycle path. On the third day's stage of the Ruhr Valley Cycle Route, you bid farewell to the Sauerland and head eastwards from Wickede to Wetter. In just under 47 kilometres, there are many places of interest such as the historic town of Menden, the former famous craft town of Fröndenberg or the forest town of Iserlohn with more than 80 caves in the area, of which the Dechenhöhle is the most famous stalactite cave in Germany. Highlights: - St Vincent's Church in...

Panoramic circular hike in North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point is the car park at the Obergrabenbrücke bridge. The trail runs partly parallel and partly directly along the Harkortsee lake and the Ruhr, offering wonderful views of the river landscape and the towns on its banks. There are places to stop for refreshments and cultural sights to discover in both towns. Highlights: - Harkortsee natural swimming pool - Palais - Ruhr viaduct from 1878

From Siegen with the schöner Tag Ticket (33 euros for 5 people) to Wetter/Ruhr. From the railway station through the subway, cross the road directly onto the Ruhr cycle path. Along the end of the Ruhrauen via Kemader See to Baldeney See in Essen. From Essen- Kupferdreh take the S-Bahn back to the main railway station and from there take the RE 16 back to Siegerland without changing trains.

The trail's hiking sign is H2, a yellow background for the feeder road and a black background for the hiking trail. You can walk southwards from Herdecke railway station and follow the signs along the Ruhr. The route is quite steep in places, following the former road used by charcoal burners and forestry workers. Depending on your fitness level and breaks, you can allow 3 to 4 hours for the loop.

Varied and scenic hiking, mountain biking and running trail in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia. A very beautiful hiking trail that leads through the Ruhraue Witten-Gedern nature reserve. The Rhur river, which accompanies you on the hike, is particularly beautiful. Highlights of the tour: - Refreshment stops available - Accessible by bus and train - Along the Rhur - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Untergraben and Obergraben

The H4 circular hiking trail takes around 4 hours to complete. In principle, the hike can be started at any point. Part of the route is a relaxed walk on flat paths along the Ruhr to the southern end of Lake Hengstey. Highlights along the route include the Schiffswinkel, the Hengsteysee, the Mühlenteich, the Harkortsee and the Koepchenwerk. The viaduct, which marks the landmark of the town of Herdecke and was completed in 1878, can also be marvelled at.