Ruhr Island, Mülheim an der Ruhr – View of the Mülheimer Ruhraue Nature Reserve loop from Stadtmitte

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Ruhr Island, Mülheim an der Ruhr – View of the Mülheimer Ruhraue Nature Reserve loop from Stadtmitte

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Ruhr Island, Mülheim an der Ruhr – View of the Mülheimer Ruhraue Nature Reserve loop from Stadtmitte

01:02

4.02km

20m

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: July 31, 2026

Tips

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Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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772 m

Historic Ruhr Lock, Mülheim an der Ruhr

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Coal mining has been in operation in Mülheim an der Ruhr since 1460. The transport of the excavated material upstream was only possible with the completion of this lock in …

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1.05 km

Kahlenberg Hydroelectric Power Plant

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The Kahlenberg hydropower plant is one of two hydropower plants in Mülheim an der Ruhr. After the First World War, the coal mined in the Ruhr area was disbursed as …

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1.11 km

Dohne Island (Saarn-Mendener Ruhraue Nature Reserve)

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The Dohne Island lies between the Ruhr and the lock canal. It begins at the Kahlenberg weir and the Flora bridge and extends to the Kassenberg bridge, the Broicher Schlagd …

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1.52 km

Ruhr Island, Mülheim an der Ruhr

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From the picturesque promenade of the Mülheim Ruhr island you have a great view of the water and the slowly passing boats and ships.

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2.47 km

Villa Josef Thyssen

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The Villa Josef Thyssen is a neo-baroque building in the city of Mülheim. It is located in the landscaped Thyssenpark directly on the towpath of the Ruhr. In the park …

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2.81 km

Mülheim Water Station (Wasserbahnhof) and the Lock

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Beautiful excursions from Mülheim to Essen-Kettwig. Prices are perfectly fine and you have beautiful views of the Ruhr meadows between Essen and Mülheim.

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3.28 km

View of the Mülheimer Ruhraue Nature Reserve

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The Mülheimer Ruhraue nature reserve includes the Ruhr meadows in the area of Mülheim city center and the river course. In the southern area of the area there are wet …

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3.61 km

Mülheim an der Ruhr City Marina

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There's a large ice cream parlor right next to the city harbor, and you can also sit on the steps by the Ruhr River. Even from the Schlossbrücke (Castle Bridge), you can enjoy a beautiful view of the city harbor.

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4.02 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.40 km

1.24 km

321 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.26 km

1.28 km

432 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

13°C

4°C

25 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

December 2, 2025,Kleiner Gang durch mein Viertel....

Hello...

After a nasty bout of the flu, I'm finally back on my feet. The popular Christmas market is here in Mülheim's old town, as it is every year... I walked through it on my way to the pharmacy, but without any mulled wine... that'll have to wait until the weekend... 👋

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