Best moderate 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...

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

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: -...

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.

Beautiful circular walk near Bochum in North Rhine-Westphalia This circular route runs south of Bochum through Weitmarer Holz and Rauendahler Wald. In the north of the route, the hiking trail passes the Jörgenstein game reserve in Weitmarer Holz. Highlights: - Game reserve in the north - Weitmarer Holz - Rauendahl Forest

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...

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...