Best walking 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.

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.

This loop route leads around the scenic Ümminger See, a popular lake park located in Bochum. The path transitions smoothly along the shoreline, passing green spaces and quiet water zones where native waterfowl like cormorants can often be observed. An industrial history shapes this area, as the lake was originally created to serve as a sedimentation basin for local mining operations. Modern explorers will find a digital learning path featuring QR-code information stations that share insights...

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

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 scenic walk near Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia. Beautiful circular route starting from Tippelsberg and leading around the Stemberg. There is also a section through Herne Mark. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Great natural landscapes - Tippelsberg - Stemberg

A leisurely stroll through Bömmerdelle, North Rhine-Westphalia. This short loop leads through the idyllic Bömmerdelle woodland area in Langendreerholz. The small wooded area is perfect for a relaxing walk with the family. The paths are easy to follow and easy to walk. Highlights: - Quiet paths - idyllic forest