Enjoy adventurous canoe trips on the Ruhr

A ride on the free Ruhr Valley ferry between the ruins of Hardenstein Castle and the Herbeder lock combines the enjoyment of nature with cultural heritage in a unique way. As you glide gently over the Ruhr, the picturesque river landscape surrounds you, inviting you to linger and relax. The historical significance of the region as a former center of the mining and steel industry becomes palpable when you combine the tranquility of nature with the traces of the industrial past. This experience embodies the transformation of the Ruhr area from an industrial landscape to an idyllic recreational area.