Best dog-friendly trails in Bochum

Beautiful circular route in the Weitmarer Holz, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route begins at the parking lot on Blankensteiner Straße in the very south of Bochum. It explores both the Weitmarer Holz and the Rauendahler forest and thus circles the district of Sundern. As the name suggests, the path mostly leads through the forest. A great loop for walking the dog or jogging. However, dog owners should also be considerate of the wild animals that live here in the forest. Highlights: - Deer...

This is a great walk to do with a dog if you have one! It mainly goes around the Dahlhauser Heide (the walk starts at the Hordeler Hedie bus stop). The route leads mainly through wooded areas and bushes. There are even a few ponds. It is relatively short and easy to walk.

Family-friendly circular route in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia This is a short and child-friendly circular route along the Ruhr. A great mix of nature, water and industry (mining and railways) is waiting to be discovered. The start is the parking lot at the railway museum in Bochum, which children are sure to be interested in. An idyllic path leads along the north bank of the Ruhr to the Holtey floating bridge, which is well worth seeing. The Ruhr is crossed on the bridge and you walk back...

Panoramic circular route in North Rhine-Westphalia. This hike starts at the Tippelsberg car park, about 100 m further on there is another car park. There has been a nature trail around the Tippelsberg since summer 2020. It is only a few metres to the highest point, and from here you can enjoy the magnificent panoramic view over the Ruhr region. From the Tippelsberg, the trail then leads into the Zillertal. The paths are well developed and not muddy even in bad weather. Highlights: -...

This short route explores the wooded areas around the Bergen district. The area lies between Bochum and Herne, directly to the north of the 43 motorway, and there are ponds and streams in the woods. The trail runs along the Berger Mühlenbach stream for a while. The route is extended by going northwards and crossing the field into another small forest.

Varied walk near Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia. A lovely circular walk, first through the Königsbüscher Wäldchen and then through the botanical garden. With the exception of the botanical garden, dogs can run free. Highlights of the walk: - Bochum Botanical Garden - Königsbüscher Wäldchen nature reserve - Kalwes

Idyllic and charming hiking tour near Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia. In sunny weather, you have a wonderful view of the landscape from the Tippelsberg. The many pond landscapes are particularly beautiful on this route. Highlights of the hike: - Great views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Tippelsberg - Many pond landscapes

The route starts in Hordel and first leads through Hordeler Wäldchen and then past the model aerodrome and cornfield to Goldhammer Bach (swimming for dogs). The route continues below the ore railway line through the Kraut und Rüben allotment gardens to Günnigfelder Straße. On the other side, the route passes the Golhammer Bach (Emscher Genossenschaft) until it reaches the Wanne-Eickel animal shelter. After a loop around the biotope, the route continues through the colliery housing estate to...

Charming and beautiful hiking trail around Bergen near Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia. Large car park on Hunsrückstraße (Bergen football pitch). The circular route takes you through the Gysenberg forest. You also pass the Revierpark Gysenberg, a leisure park in Herne. Highlights of the tour: - Nice views in the Gysenberg forest - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Gysenberg district park

Beautiful circular hiking trail west of Bochum in North Rhine-Westphalia This route follows the banks of the Ruhr around the suburb of Dahlhausen, passing the historic Horst House and the railway museum along the way. Beautiful views of the course of the Ruhr are also guaranteed. Highlights: - Railway museum in Dahlhausen - Horst House - View of the Ruhr