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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis
Witten

Borbachtal Stream – Kermelbach Nature Reserve loop from Witten Hbf

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region
Ennepe-Ruhr-Kreis
Witten

Borbachtal Stream – Kermelbach Nature Reserve loop from Witten Hbf

Moderate

4.9

(23)

114

hikers

Borbachtal Stream – Kermelbach Nature Reserve loop from Witten Hbf

03:48

13.4km

280m

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: May 24, 2026

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Kermelbach

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1.40 km

Helenenturm

Viewpoint

2

2.51 km

Borbach Stream

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The Borbach leads you directly to the Hammerteich

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3

2.76 km

Borbachtal Stream

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The Borbachtal is attractive in every season. Unfortunately, it dries out more and more often in summer.

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4

3.87 km

Narrow Forest Trail by the Stream

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If you want to go a bit off the beaten track... definitely an alternative

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5

4.75 km

Kermelbach Nature Reserve

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"The Kermelbach is a natural maeandrierender brook with flat and steep banks (in a range as steep rock) and local gravel bays.Its sole is rocky, sometimes the basement is cut …

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6

6.13 km

very nice section here

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7

6.59 km

View of the Ruhr Countryside

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8

10.5 km

Wildlife Enclosure at Hohenstein

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The educational bee center on the Hohenstein is open on Sundays and public holidays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and in winter until 5 p.m. Guided tours and training …

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11.2 km

View of the Ruhr Viaduct in Witten

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From here you have a very nice view of the Ruhr and the surrounding area.

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B

13.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.55 km

3.91 km

2.06 km

1.46 km

462 m

Surfaces

5.84 km

3.80 km

1.52 km

1.21 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Monday 13 July

29°C

18°C

40 %

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