Best city walk trails in Essen
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Explore the most popular city walk trails near Essen 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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- 4.4 (22)·Moderate·13.2 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrVersatile circular route in Kettwig, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route leads through the Hugenpoet and Landsberg nature reserve along many highlights. For example, the former castles of Hungenpoet and Landsberg can be admired and the pretty old town centre of Kettwig can be explored. The route offers a good mix of historical architecture and beautiful nature. The route starts and ends at Hugenpoet Castle. Highlights: - Hugenpoet Palace - Hugenpoet and Landsberg nature reserve - Landsberg...
- 4.4 (23)·Easy·6.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrThis is a short walk from Essen's main railway station to Essen-Borbeck station. After crossing the university district, you will reach the Rheinische Bahn railway, which takes you past Krupp Park and Niederfeldsee lake. The Rheinische Bahn then joins the cycle path at Borbeck station and heads towards Borbeck-Mitte.
- 4.9 (3)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrThis scenic loop explores the idyllic countryside and historic corners of Essen’s southwestern district. Starting near the Kettwig swimming pool, the path passes the region's first Icelandic horse farm before climbing toward the pilgrimage chapel Maria im Maien. Scenic viewpoints above local farms offer wide perspectives over the rolling hills of the Ruhr Valley. After passing the Rutherhof estate, the trail enters the expansive Kettwig City Forest, known for its peaceful tree-lined tracks...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest city walk trail in Essen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest city walk trail in Essen is Von Essen über Bottrop. This trail is estimated to be 47.6 km long.
Which city walk trail has the most elevation gain in Essen?
Essen: With an ascent of 704 m, Von Essen über Bottrop has the most elevation gain of all of the city walk trails in the area. The next highest ascent for city walk trails is Kettwig Route – Day of the Trails 2026 with 279 m of elevation gain.
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- Aussichtspunkt Freiherr von Stein
- Burgruine Neue Isenburg
- Schloss Baldeney
- Campingpark Baldeneysee
- Alter Kupferdreher Bahnhof
- Baldeneysee
- Baldeneysee
- Pasberg
- Lummerland
- Haus Horst
- Neue Isenburg / Essen - Burgruine
- Salzverladung
- Halde Eickwinkel
- Neue Werkstatt
- Kokerei Zollverein
- Gleisharfe (Süd)
- Springer-Teich
- Ablaufberg des ehem. Güterbahnhofs Steele-Süd
- Rollenlager
- Reste des Leinpfad