Best moderate 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...

Enchanting and scenic hiking tour in Aplerbeck near Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful hike leads through the Aplerbeck Forest nature reserve and the Schwerter Forest. The start and end points are on Schwerter Strasse. From there, it is an idyllic walk through the woods, making the route a great way to relax in nature after a day in the city. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views in the Aplerbeck Forest nature reserve - Interesting local flora and fauna - Charming natural...

Scenic circular route in North Rhine-Westphalia. The path leads up the western side of the Syberg to the Kaiser Wilhelm I monument. In the Ardey Mountains area, the hard coal was easily accessible on the surface and so it was mined early on (in the middle of the 19th century). Today, tunnels or "Pingen" are still visible. There are a number of historical buildings on the Syberg: the Kaiser Wilhelm I monument, the Vincketurm, the ruins of the Syburg, and, somewhat off the beaten path, St....

Panoramic and historical hiking tour in Bodelschwingh near Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful tour leads through the Bodelschwingh Forest nature reserve and over the Schweriner Halde spoil tip. It starts at the car park on Schlossstrasse. From there, the route leads through Bodelschwingher Wald forest in the direction of Dingen. Forest and field paths lead to the Schwerin slag heap, from where you return to the starting point. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful natural...

Great running tour in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the small certificate round of the Viermärker Waldlauf community. The route starts and ends at the "Augustinum" at the junction of Kirchhörder Str. / Olpketalstraße and leads through the Dortmund city forest. The course is fully signposted. The Viermarkers meet every Saturday at the car park of the "Augustinum." The "big certificate" is also offered simultaneously (17km in 100 minutes). Of course, the route can also be run or...

Scenic cycle tour near Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. This circular cycle tour leads from Dortmund West to Großholthausen, Annen and Oespel and then back to the starting point without any significant inclines. It also follows the popular "Rheinischer Esel" railway line cycle path. It leads through the former industrial areas in the Ruhr region, whose disused factories and railway lines bear witness to the laws of the economy. The starting point can be easily reached via Dortmund West...

Beautiful circular route in North Rhine-Westphalia. Start at the car park near the Haus Dellwig bus stop. The route explores the Dellwiger forest and the district of Bövinghausen. In the forest is the Dellwiger Bach stream and also a large pond, which provides a beautiful scenery. As it passes through the town, there are of course many places to eat and rest. The tour can also be started at any point along the route. Ideal for running or walking with the dog. Highlights: - Dellwig House

Beautiful hiking trail through the Niederhofer Holz near Dortmund in North Rhine-Westphalia. This hiking trail runs south of Dortmund through the woodlands of Niederhofer Holz. Shady forest paths and a largely flat route are guaranteed - ideal for a short Sunday stroll from Dortmund. Highlights: - shady hiking trails - Niederhofer stream