Best forest trails in Bottrop
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Bottrop with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.5 (44)·Moderate·14.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic hike through the Kirchhellener Heide near Grafenwald, North Rhine-Westphalia. A very beautiful route in the Hohe Mark Nature Park. Parking is available at the starting point for those arriving by car. There are places to stop for refreshments in the villages along the hiking trail. The route is therefore ideal as a day trip from the Ruhr area. If you like it quiet, it is best to start hiking early in the day. Highlights of the hike: - Beautiful landscapes of the Kirchhellener...
- 4.7 (15)·Easy·3.1 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrCharming and family-friendly hiking trail in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This marvellous hiking trail leads through the Hohe Mark Nature Park. There is a freely accessible bathing area in the south-western part of the lake. Fishing is permitted in the lake during the fishing season. The circular trail is very popular and therefore usually very well attended. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Hohe Mark...
- 4.5 (11)·Moderate·25.1 km·Est. 6–6.5 hrWonderful circular route in the Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland, Bottrop, North Rhine-Westphalia. This 25-kilometre route leads through the beautiful landscape of Kirchheller Heide. With its various nature reserves, lakes and easily accessible paths, this is a great excursion for a day out in nature. The start is at the "Haniel" car park, right next to the "Zeche Franz Haniel" bus stop. Highlights of the route: - idyllic natural landscapes - Unique communities of animals and plants
- 4.6 (5)·Easy·4.2 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular circular hiking trail near Bottrop, North Rhine-Westphalia. A total of five signposted circular hiking trails lead through the Bottrop city forest. This route is marked with a white A1 on a black background. As the motorway is crossed twice, you have to expect some traffic noise along the way. Highlights of the hike: - Fitness trail - Varied hiking trails - Bottrop city forest
- 4.1 (4)·Easy·3.7 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. An easy route through the Kirchheller Heide nature reserve - the Rotbach loop A1 offers the best conditions for a relaxing break in nature. From the Rotbach car park you hike through the Arenberg forest, along long stretches on the Kiesweg and through the romantic Rotbach valley. A detour to the Heidesee, which is in the immediate vicinity of the route, is recommended. Highlights of the hike: - Heidesee...
- 3.4 (7)·Moderate·5.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrIdyllic hiking trail in the Köellnischer Wald forest in North Rhine-Westphalia To the north of Bottrop, this hiking trail runs through the Koellnischer Wald nature reserve very close to the Haniel spoil tip. A detour to the 184 metre elevation is possible, from where you have a beautiful view of the surrounding urban and forest areas. Highlights: - Shady forest paths - Koellnischer Wald nature reserve
- 3.8 (7)·Moderate·9.8 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrScenic hiking excursion near Bottrop, North Rhine-Westphalia. Charming circular route through the Köllnischer Wald nature reserve. Especially recommended in summer due to the shady forest paths. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Pretty natural landscapes - Köllnischer Wald nature reserve
- 4.6 (3)·Moderate·41.7 km·Est. 9–10 hrScenic and varied cycle tour in and around Bottrop, North Rhine-Westphalia. Tour 5 from "Radfahren & Genießen - Die besten Biergarten-Touren" (Berke, 2107) with start and end in Welheim. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes in the Köllnischer Wald nature reserve - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views along the Rhine-Herne Canal
- 4.0 (3)·Hard·66.5 km·Est. 15.5–17 hrChallenging mountain bike tour in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Challenging and varied mountain biking is also possible in the Ruhr region. Although this circular tour can hardly boast any natural mountains, several mining spoil tips provide for sporty climbs and rapid downhill rides. The route north of Bottrop leads bikers over the Brauck spoil tip and the Haniel spoil tip - one of the highest spoil tips in the entire Ruhr region at almost 160 metres. Highlights of the...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Bottrop?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Bottrop is Bottrop nach Dorsten und Hünxe. This trail is estimated to be 83.4 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Bottrop?
Bottrop: With an ascent of 1,108 m, Bottrop nach Dorsten und Hünxe has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Bottrop - Kirchhellen with 1,014 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Bottrop?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Bottrop is Bottrop - Kirchhellen with a 4.0-star rating from 3 reviews.
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- Heidhofsee
- Senkungssee Elsbach "Pfingstsee"
- Halde Haniel
- Halde Beckstraße
- Movie Park Studio Tour
- Tetraeder
- Bottroper Schafe
- Theater der Pflanzen
- Halde Schöttelheide
- Skye's High Flyer
- Berne Park
- Tetraeder
- Excalibur - Secrets of the Dark Forest
- New York Transformer
- Fairy World Spin
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - License To Drive
- The Backyardigans - Mission to Mars
- Alpincenter (Indoorski)
- Essen Skyline
- Gartenstadt Welheim