Best bird watching trails in Essen

Popular circular hiking trail near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia This family-friendly circular route around the Baldeneysee in Essen is very popular and attracts many skaters, cyclists, runners and hikers, especially on weekends. The route runs picturesquely directly on the shore of Lake Baldeney, past historical monuments such as the former Pörtingsiepen colliery and the Scheppen house. During the spring and summer months, numerous wild geese can be seen with their young on the lake shore....

Varied hiking tour in Kupferdreh near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. A great hike with variety. Along the Baldeneysee lake, you pass beautiful sights such as the Isenburg castle ruins. Highlights: - Kupferdreh railway bridge - Lake Baldeney - Heisinger Bogen bird sanctuary - Ruhrland Yacht Club Essen - Baldeney Forest - New Isenburg castle ruins - Krupp Forest - Heissiwald game reserve - Brehminsel - Seaside Beach Baldeneysee lido

Popular circular hiking trail near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This relaxed loop starts at the railway station in Essen-Kupferdreh. You walk along the Ruhr and Lake Baldeney to the former Carl Funke colliery. Once you reach the eastern foothills of the Baldeney Forest, you finally make your way back. Highlights of the hike: - Ruhr - Lake Baldeney - Heisinger Bogen bird sanctuary nature reserve - Baldeney Forest

One section of this route requires crossing the Ruhr by ferry. This ferry only operates on a seasonal basis. It is important to inform yourself in advance.

Stage 5 of the Ruhr Valley Cycle Route. The last section of the Ruhr Valley Cycle Route continues through the Ruhr Valley from Essen to the final destination of Duisburg. But first you cycle across Lake Baldeney to Mühlheim a.d. Ruhr. The "city on the river" has the water station and Aquarius Water Museum as well as the art museum in the old post office. The route continues through the picturesque Styrumer Ruhraue nature reserve, which delights ornithologists in particular with its numerous...

This route explores the protected floodplain landscape of the Heisinger Aue nature reserve along the banks of the Ruhr. The path proceeds primarily on paved walkways and gravel tracks that run parallel to the water. Views extend across Lake Baldeney, where diverse waterfowl such as cormorants and grey herons are frequently present. The terrain remains largely flat as it winds through zones of willow and alder growth typical of the river valley. The area is also associated with a recurring...

Bourgeois and promising walk in Kray near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This tour through the Mechtenberg landscape park. Beautiful fields and meadows accompany you along the way. The view from the vantage point at the Bismarck Tower is highly recommended. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views of the surrounding area - Local flora and fauna - Mechtenberg Landscape Park