Best wildlife trails in Bochum
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Explore the most popular wildlife trails near Bochum with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.6 (99)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful 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...
- 4.2 (40)·Moderate·6.9 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrPanoramic 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: -...
- 4.6 (14)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful 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
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest wildlife trail in Bochum?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Bochum is Rund ums Felderbachtal. This trail is estimated to be 48.4 km long.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Bochum?
Bochum: With an ascent of 1,260 m, Rund ums Felderbachtal has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Rauendahler Wald and Weitmarer Holz with 286 m of elevation gain.
