Best child-friendly trails in Dortmund

A walk along the banks of Lake Phoenix goes through a piece of living urban history in the Ruhr region. The route offers sweeping views of the water and the renaturalised Emscher, which now flows above ground again. Nature lovers can spot coots and geese in the reed beds. The site is barrier-free and offers plenty of benches for short breaks. The mixture of modern architecture and the old industrial foundations makes this place a special experience. Comfortable shoes are ideal for the firm...

Relaxed circular trail in the Kurler Busch nature reserve, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Kurler Busch is a popular local recreation area near Dortmund. Numerous rare species find a valuable habitat in the protected mixed oak forests and forest meadows. Highlights of the hike: - Quiet forest paths - Kurler Busch nature reserve - Rare animals and plants

Idyllic & family-friendly hiking trail near Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. You have the option of travelling to the starting point by car or bus. On the Theodor-Freywald-Weh, the trail first leads through the Rombergholz until you reach the Dortmund/ Bittermark city forest. Highlights: - Rombergholz - Bittermark nature reserve

Family-friendly cycle tour in the north of Dortmund. This circular route shows that there are also great tours through green landscapes in the north of Dortmund. The route leads through forests, fields and partly along the Dortmund Ems Canal and the Emschertal cycle path. The start and finish is the car park at the Phönix Eving football pitch. On match days it can be a little more crowded here. When planning the route, care was taken to ensure that the tour is also suitable for smaller...