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Herdecke

Herdecke in the Ennepe-Ruhr district is a charming destination for anyone looking for a mix of nature experiences and cultural highlights. The town is located on the edge of the Ruhr area and thus offers the best conditions for a varied stay.

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Attractions in Herdecke


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Hiking Trail · Ruhr area
Harkortsee circular hike (update)
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11 km
Duration 3:10 h
Ascent 247 m
Descent 247 m

South of the lake to Herdecke and over the heights in the north back to Wetter The hiking trail no longer leads as before over the parking lot of ...

4.5
from Jürgen Kaluzny,   Community
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.9 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 314 m
Descent 314 m

On a section of the Ruhr Heights Trail, we hike from Witten to Wetter. It goes gently up and down through the rolling landscape of the Ruhr valley.

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Bicycle Rides · Hochsauerlandkreis
Lenneroute
recommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 143.9 km
Duration 9:30 h
Ascent 475 m
Descent 1,010 m

The Lenne route is characterized by the beauty of the Sauerland's nature. It promises the cyclist an incredible abundance of deep green forests, ...

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from Lajana Kampf,   Schmallenberger Sauerland Tourismus
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 10.4 km
Duration 2:53 h
Ascent 133 m
Descent 134 m

A varied circular route on changing surfaces from Schnee to Löttringhausen and back. The memorial stone of a helicopter crash is passed along the way.

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from Heinz He,   Community
Mountain Bike · Ruhr area
Ruhr area cross from Essen to Dortmund
recommended route Difficulty difficult
Distance 99 km
Duration 8:50 h
Ascent 1,671 m
Descent 1,673 m

This physically very demanding route takes us from Essen to Dortmund. Passing old industrial monuments, it goes through forests, across meadows ...

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from Viktoria Specht,   Outdooractive Editors
Hiking Trail · Ruhr area
Around Hengsteysee and to Hohensyburg
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 12.6 km
Duration 3:15 h
Ascent 328 m
Descent 328 m

Around the oldest reservoir on the Ruhr and up to Hohensyburg, which guarantees us magnificent views, this hike takes you there.

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Bicycle Rides · Ruhr area
Two-Lakes Route in the Ruhr Valley
Premium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 50.3 km
Duration 3:30 h
Ascent 229 m
Descent 229 m

Two Lakes and the Ruhr

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from Katrin Kranz,   Outdooractive Premium
Mountain Bike · Ruhr area
Around Hohensyburg
recommended route Difficulty S2 moderate
Distance 30.7 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 711 m
Descent 711 m

A short but still crisp route in the south of Dortmund. The route offers everything your heart desires, from easy forest paths over single-trails ...

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from Andreas Lemberg,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Bicycle Rides · Ruhr area
Herdecker Acht
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 28.1 km
Duration 2:01 h
Ascent 29 m
Descent 29 m

From Wetter, we cycle around the Harkort and Hengstey lakes consecutively.

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from Stefan Jedamczik,   Community
Hiking Trail · Ruhr area
Large Hengsteysee Route (312)
recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 9.2 km
Duration 1:55 h
Ascent 28 m
Descent 28 m

A nice, not strenuous route around the Hengsteysee that is possible all year round.

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from Heinz He,   Community
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Among the tourist attractions is Herdecke Castle. The historic building dates back to the 13th century and today houses the town's local history museum. Here you can learn everything about the history of Herdecke as well as about agriculture and forestry in the region.

Herdecke also has a lot to offer culturally: Concerts, theatre performances and exhibitions are held here regularly. The numerous half-timbered houses in the old town and the St. Jakobus Church with its baroque interior are also particularly worth seeing.

If you want to indulge yourself in culinary delights, you should definitely make a detour to the "Klosterstuben" restaurant. Here, regional specialities such as kale or Himmel un Ääd are served - a real treat for the palate!

For outdoor fans, there is also plenty to discover: In spring you can go for wonderful walks through the Ardeywald forest, while in summer cycling tours along the Ruhr Valley Cycle Path are recommended. Canoeing on the Ruhr is also a popular activity in this area.

If it should rain, a visit to the indoor swimming pool is a good idea. Here you can swim and relax - perfect for a rainy day!

The most beautiful time in Herdecke is probably spring or summer, when nature is in full bloom and you can be active outdoors. But winter also has its charm: then the castle entices you with a romantic Christmas market.

All in all, Herdecke is definitely worth a trip! The Travel Guide recommends this charming little town to anyone who wants to experience something away from mass tourism.

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  • February 15, 2026
    Swen Dejoks
    February 15, 2026
    Schöne kleine Runde ohne Anstrengung und befestigter Weg. Das Koeppchenwerk kann besichtigt werden ( Öffnungszeit beachten) Ein Imbiss, Gaststätte und Kaffee liegen am Weg. Am Wochenende ist es bei schönem Wetter gut besucht. Die Parkplätze sind gebührenfrei und schnell voll.
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    Written February 15, 2026
    Hiking Trail
    Hengsteysee
  • May 11, 2024
    Ulrike Bockhorn
    Schöne Tour, die wir in der entgegengesetzten Richtung und mit direkter An- und Abfahrt zum Rheinischen Esel gemacht haben. Nimmt alles mit: Wald, Industriegebiet, Wiese, Stadt, Dortmunder Schweiz zu Beginn und Ende. Prima!
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    Photo: Ulrike Bockhorn, Community
    Photo: Ulrike Bockhorn, Community
    Photo: Ulrike Bockhorn, Community
    Photo: Ulrike Bockhorn, Community
    Written May 11, 2024
  • April 22, 2024
    Joachim Paske 
    April 21, 2024
    Wir sind die Tour gestern gewandert. Sie hat uns gut gefallen. Trotz der sehr heftigen Regenfällen in den letzten Tagen war der Weg gut begehbar. Lediglich an einigen Stellen war es matschig durch Radfahrer die den Weg auch nutzen.
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    Photo: Joachim Paske, Community
    Photo: Joachim Paske, Community
    Photo: Joachim Paske, Community
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    Photo: Joachim Paske, Community
    Written April 22, 2024
  • May 28, 2023
    Till Hübscher
    May 28, 2023
    Sehr schöner Weg mit tollen Ausblicken. Kaum an Straßen. Leider unheimlich schlecht markiert. Ohne Navigation ist der Weg nicht findbar.
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    Written May 28, 2023
  • May 20, 2023
    Michel Laurent 
    May 18, 2023
    Schöne Wanderung
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    Written May 20, 2023
    Hiking Trail
    Ruhr lakes high route
  • April 24, 2023
    Viola H.
    April 22, 2023
    Uns hat diese Tour sehr gut gefallen, denn sie bietet auf kurzer Strecke sehr viel Abwechslung. Etwas sportlich sollte man schon sein und solides Schuhwerk dabei haben. Wir machen die Route nochmal im Herbst, dann in der richtigen Laufrichtung ;0) P.S.: In Herdecke haben wir die Tour etwas verändert und sind nicht durch die Stadt, sondern am Wasser entlang gelaufen, weil dort ein schöner Biergarten wartet.
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    Photo: Viola H., Community
    Photo: Viola H., Community
    Photo: Viola H., Community
    Photo: Viola H., Community
    Photo: Viola H., Community
    Photo: Viola H., Community
    Photo: Viola H., Community
    Photo: Viola H., Community
    Photo: Viola H., Community
    Written April 24, 2023
  • March 19, 2023
    Norbert Siegel 
    Gemacht am 17.3.2023. Sehr schön mit tollen Aussichten.
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    Photo: Norbert Siegel, Community
    Photo: Norbert Siegel, Community
    Photo: Norbert Siegel, Community
    Photo: Norbert Siegel, Community
    Photo: Norbert Siegel, Community
    Written March 19, 2023
  • July 25, 2022
    B L
    Kann die Begeisterung nur teilweise teilen, die Aussicht hält sich doch - zumindest im Sommer - eher in Grenzen. Außerdem ist der Abschnitt in Herdecke, zum Wald hin, so nicht (mehr) begehbar, da zumindest die Beschilderung ausweist (Schillerstr./Kleingärten), dass es sich hier um Betriebsgelände handelt... Insgesamt eine ordentliche Tour, aber gibt sicher schönere...
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    Written July 25, 2022
  • May 15, 2022
    Henning Schreiber
    Sehr schöne Tour. Gut machbar.
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    Written May 15, 2022
  • April 23, 2022
    Robert Pitz 
    Eine schöne, sehr abwechslungsreiche Runde mit vielen verschiedenen Eindrücken. Toll sind die vielen guten Einkehrmöglichkeiten unterwegs, abwr auch am Start/Ziel. Wir haben zusätzlich noch einen Schlenker durch die Altstadt von Herdecke gemacht, das bietet sich ja an. Vielen Dank für's Hochladen, hat Spaß gemacht!
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    Written April 23, 2022
  • March 05, 2022
    Conny Zorn
    March 05, 2022
    Sehr abwechslungsreiche Tour mit schönen schmalen Pfaden durch den Wald der Ruhrhöhen mit tollen Ausblicken! Der Teil am Wasser zurück ist wie oft bei Seen, Flüssen, Talsperren asphaltlastig. Der zweite Aufstieg zur Burgruine Hohensyburg und dem Reiterdenkmal Kaiser Wilhem versöhnt wieder! Erlebnisreiche Tour, die noch am Casino vorbeiführt. Abschließend kann im Biergarten des Roadstop eingekehrt werden!😄
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    Photo: Conny Zorn, Community
    Photo: Conny Zorn, Community
    Photo: Conny Zorn, Community
    Photo: Conny Zorn, Community
    Photo: Conny Zorn, Community
    Photo: Conny Zorn, Community
    Photo: Conny Zorn, Community
    Photo: Conny Zorn, Community
    Written March 05, 2022
    Hiking Trail
    Hike Hohensyburg
  • February 28, 2022
    Jens Fieseler
    January 09, 2022
    Nette kurze Tour. Ein bisschen Wald, ein bisschen Bach und ein bisschen Waldrand.
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    Written February 28, 2022

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