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Activities in Hattingen

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Long distance hiking trail · Sauerland

Ruhr Heights Trail

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 236.7 km

Duration 63:00 h

Ascent 3,819 m

Descent 4,456 m

The Ruhr Heights Trail follows the course of the Ruhr from its source near Winterberg to where it flows into the Rhine in Duisburg.

from Matthias Stiel, Outdooractive Editors

Hiking trail · Ruhrgebiet

To Blankenstein Castle

Premium content Difficulty moderate

Distance 11.9 km

Duration 4:00 h

Ascent 144 m

Descent 144 m

This varied hike takes us along the idyllic banks of the Ruhr and up to the medieval Blankenstein Castle.

from Katrin Kranz, ADAC Wanderführer

Bicycle Ride · Ruhrgebiet

On historical paths to Lake Baldeney

recommended route Difficulty moderate

Distance 58.1 km

Duration 3:15 h

Ascent 345 m

Descent 345 m

Following the idyllic loops of the Ruhr, the route leads to the beautiful Baldeneysee - a paradise for recreation seekers and water sports ...

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Bicycle Ride · Ruhrgebiet

Two Lakes Circuit 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

from Katrin Kranz, Outdooractive Premium

Bicycle Ride · Ruhrgebiet

From Ruhr to Ruhr

Premium content Difficulty moderate

Distance 58.4 km

Duration 4:35 h

Ascent 235 m

Descent 235 m

Well signposted, eventful circular tour on the „From Ruhr to Ruhr Cycle Route“. The route takes you through picturesque landscapes along a ...

from Joern Perschbacher, Outdooractive Premium

Hiking trail · Ruhrgebiet

Hattingen: Rundweg südöstlich der Altstadt

recommended route Difficulty moderate Open

Distance 21.2 km

Duration 4:40 h

Ascent 433 m

Descent 421 m

Wanderung von Straßenbahn-Endhaltestelle Hattingen Mitte (Linie 308 Bochum-Gerthe - Hattingen Mitte) nach Süden, danach östlich und weiter östlich ...