Ruhr River in Sauerland – Ruhr River Promenade loop from Am Golfplatz

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Soest

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Ruhr River in Sauerland – Ruhr River Promenade loop from Am Golfplatz

Moderate

4.5

(16)

hikers

Ruhr River in Sauerland – Ruhr River Promenade loop from Am Golfplatz

03:36

13.4km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.09 km

Rest Area on the Ruhr

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This beautiful place on the Ruhr invites you to take a little rest

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3.53 km

Obergraben Weir and Footbridge

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Spectacular building and beautiful photo spot.

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4.86 km

Ruhr River in Sauerland

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Always very nice on the Ruhr. You could follow the water with your eyes for hours.

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4.96 km

View of Wickede

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View of Wickede on the southern slope of the Haarstrang.

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5.26 km

Ruhr River Promenade

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Although it is very beautiful here, it is rarely overcrowded

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8.59 km

The former Scheda monastery in the Wiehagen district of Wickede (Ruhr) was founded in 1143 as a Premonstratensian monastery. After secularization, the buildings were converted into a farmstead.
It was …

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9.81 km

Bench with a view over the Ruhr Valley

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Panoramic view over the Ruhr valley, just stop and enjoy!

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11.0 km

In the Midst of Life – 11th Station of the Wickeder Meditation Trail

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This is the 11th station of the Wicked meditation path. “In the middle of life” is the official title. Be human, stay human, talk to each other!

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13.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.34 km

2.95 km

2.64 km

1.20 km

705 m

615 m

Surfaces

4.33 km

4.28 km

2.87 km

964 m

913 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Friday 16 October

14°C

7°C

23 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

November 14, 2021,Runde um Wickede (Ruhr)

I put the beautiful round on my favorites list a long time ago by Andrea S. and Ulrike and finally implemented it today.
The route is connected to the art and poetry of the Ruhr which we were very enthusiastic about.
It led through many beautiful landscapes with a wonderful panorama, places and a lot along the banks of the …

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January 30, 2024,Rund um Wickede/Ruhr

Thanks to @Ulrike 🦊 for this round, which I hiked today.
I didn't know the area at all and due to the relatively high asphalt content it was ideal for this time of year.
My absolute highlight today was a sound that I couldn't place until I looked up and saw the eagle owl. 🤩🤩🤩
I didn't realize how big …

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October 29, 2023,W-Wickeder Wanderweg, Teiletappe als Rundweg

Wickede - My lovely home village on the Ruhr. There is an attractive circular hiking trail (marked “W”) with a total length of 27 kilometers. Due to the autumnal weather, I halved the route and made a circular route from the northern arc, starting at the outdoor pool. There is also plenty of parking and a motorhome parking space here.

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