Official trail · National walking network

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Ruhrhöhenweg (Essen - Hattingen)

Hiking

Moderate3 climbs→ One-way
11.5
km
2:33
h
308
m
364
m
190 m68 m
Steepness<3%3–6%6–9%9–12%≥12%
Paved 5.5 kmUnpaved 4.5 kmUnknown 1.5 km
Way types
Track3.2 km
Path2.5 km
Road2.4 km
Street2.2 km
Access road1.2 km
Open in planner

Intermediate route. Good basic fitness required. A mix of paved and unpaved surfaces.

Weather at the start
Tue
🌧️
23°
17°
💧82%
Wed
🌧️
17°
13°
💧82%
Thu
☁️
19°
13°
💧12%
Fri
🌦️
20°
12°
💧20%
Sat
🌦️
20°
12°
💧10%

Fair chance of rain — a waterproof jacket may come in handy.

Highlights along the route