Best historic site trails in Bochum

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...

Varied round tour in North Rhine-Westphalia The tour starts on the ore railway line and the route of the Kray-Wanner railway. The route passes the sculpture park and the Rheinelbe spoil tip. The route follows tarmac and gravel paths and there are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Sculpture park - Gelsenkirchen Zoo

The tour starts in Volkspark Gerthe. The route leads clockwise through extremely varied terrain to the south and then back again. There are wonderful country lanes, but also great little paths in the forest. Water is also a constant companion: the Ruhr and the lakes it forms are mainly found in the southern part of the route. Arriving at Bochum-Dahlhausen railway station, the surroundings become increasingly urbanised.

Varied bike tour near Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia This route expands the leisurely railway track cycle path "Der Rheinische Esel", which runs between Dortmund-Löttringhausen and Bochum-Langendreer, into a great circular tour. In addition to idyllic bodies of water and some quiet forest passages, impressive testimonies to industrial culture in the Ruhr area await everywhere along the way. There are places to stay and eat. Accessible by bus and train (e.g., from Witten central station)....

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...

Accessible by bus and train. Refreshment stops.

Scenic mountain bike tour in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia. The tour is designed more for mountain biking, but can also be ridden by experienced touring cyclists. The starting point is Heveney harbour on Lake Kemnader. From there, the route leads through the Ölbachtal valley and the Wittener Papenholz to Steinhausen Castle. The route continues into the old mining area of Muttental, which is the tour's namesake. Past the trout ponds, an intense ascent awaits. This is followed by beautiful...

Family-friendly and scenic hike near Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia. The tour starts in Kettwig and ends in Querenburg and takes you through the beautiful botanical gardens. Highlights of the tour: - Botanical Garden - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful and varied natural landscapes - Refreshment stops available