Herdecke and its surroundings can be explored on a variety of well-signposted tours – both in summer and in winter. Hiking
The Westphalian Way of St. James passes through Herdecke and then continues on toward Santiago de Compostela.
Be our guest during your pilgrimage and get your pilgrim stamp at our hotel.
Find out more here! The Way of St. James (Westphalian stages) also passes through Herdecke.
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Right along the Ruhr River on the Ruhr Inline Track around Lake Kemnade (just a 20-minute drive away).
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The Ruhr Valley Cycle Route passes right by our location. It stretches approximately 240 km from its source in Winterberg to where it flows into the Rhine in Duisburg.
Find out more about the Ruhr Valley Cycle Route here! Sailing / Rowing / Paddling
Start your tour by canoe! The Herdecke canoe station is just a 10-minute walk from the hotel. After setting off in Herdecke, you can return the canoes in Witten.
Find out more here! Climbing
Above Lake Harkort, the Kletterwald Wetter (climbing forest) offers great views and plenty of fun – just a 10-minute drive away.
Find out more about the Kletterwald Wetter here! Discover Culture
It’s just a short trip to Dortmund and the “Signal Iduna Park” – home of Borussia Dortmund. Explore the stadium or, even better, attend a live football match. From our hotel, you can reach the stadium in just 15 minutes by car or by public bus.
Find out more here! But Dortmund also has much more to offer culturally – including theatres and the philharmonic orchestra.
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The Dortmund Ice Sports Centre offers a beautiful indoor ice-skating rink – just a 15-minute drive away.
Find out more here! Starting in November, Christmas markets can be found in all the surrounding cities – and they’re always worth a visit. SUMMER SPECIALS
Ruhrtriennale – A festival of art, culture, dance, and choral music (August 21 – September 21, 2025).
Find out more here! Zeltfestival Ruhr – Featuring live music and comedy (August 22 – September 7, 2025).
Find out more about the Zeltfestival Ruhr here! | 
