Best river trails in Dorsten

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Explore the most popular river trails near Dorsten 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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#1 - RTF des RSC Dorsten – 42er Strecke
5.0 (1)·Easy·42.5 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
Official route of the RTF. You can find further details directly from the organiser: https://www.rscdorsten.de/
#2 - Von Dorsten nach Haltern am See
4.0 (1)·Moderate·22.4 km·Est. 5–5.5 hr
The tour leads via Hervest-Dorsten and through woods and fields to Haltern. A relaxed route that leads from one railway station to another, so that you can get back to your starting point without any problems.
#3 - Rund um Schloss Lembeck
3.1 (4)·Moderate·12.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Varied excursion in Wulfen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Started at Wulfen cemetery (car park) and then through fields and woods to Lembeck Castle and on to the car park. The route runs along tarmac roads (occasional cars) and forest paths. A country road has to be crossed twice. Dogs could run the route freely. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views
#4 - Experience Dorsten: Tour 7 The changing landscape
1.5 (2)·Easy·29.1 km·Est. 6.5–7 hr
The "Landscape in Transition" tour from Dorsten erfahren is a 28 km long themed trail about the constantly changing natural landscape. Due to coal mining and the resulting subsidence, areas that were once used intensively for agriculture have developed into wetland biotopes with valuable fauna and flora. Note: Unlike the other Dorsten Experience routes, this one is not marked
#5 - RTF des RSC Dorsten – 111er Strecke
Hard·110.9 km·Est. 24 hr+
Official route of the RTF. You can find further details directly from the organiser: https://www.rscdorsten.de/
#6 - Runde bei Dorsten
Hard·72.4 km·Est. 16.5–18 hr
The tour has a moderate ascent before the Granat wildlife park, if you cycle the tour round to the right, it stretches out a little.
#7 - Experience Dorsten: Tour 8 family tour
Easy·21.9 km·Est. 5–5.5 hr
Family tour of the cycle-friendly town of Dorsten with numerous play and sports opportunities for children and young people, almost entirely on cycle paths and off-road routes. Marking: Black D8 on a yellow background
#8 - RTF des RSC Dorsten – 75er Strecke
Moderate·76.3 km·Est. 17–19 hr
Official route of the RTF. You can find further details directly from the organiser: https://www.rscdorsten.de/
#9 - Pilgerroute (D-Route 7) Etappe 10: Dorsten - Duisburg
Moderate·65.3 km·Est. 14.5–16 hr
10th stage of the official long-distance cycle route Pilgerroute (D-Route 7) from Flensburg to Aachen This long-distance cycle route is part of the EuroVelo route EV3, a trans-European pilgrimage route from Trondheim in Norway to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, passing through Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Belgium, France and Spain. The route is signposted almost continuously with the D7 logo (half a wheel with the number 7 on a red background). Highlights: - exciting cycling through...

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest river trail in Dorsten?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Dorsten is RTF des RSC Dorsten – 111er Strecke. This trail is estimated to be 110.9 km long.

Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Dorsten?

Dorsten: With an ascent of 1,501 m, RTF des RSC Dorsten – 111er Strecke has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is RTF des RSC Dorsten – 75er Strecke with 1,021 m of elevation gain.