Best easy trails in Essen

Beautiful circular route in North Rhine-Westphalia This relaxed tour leads on partly paved roads over fields and along farms and you always have great views of Lake Baldeney on the way. On the shore of the lake is also the Haus am See, on the terrace of which you can enjoy the beautiful view and delicious food in the warm months. There is parking at the starting point. Highlights: - Lake Baldeney

Short and historic walk in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. In Essen, you walk around the Zollverein colliery. The Zollverein colliery, also known as the "Eiffel Tower of the Ruhr", was an active coal mine in Essen from 1851 to 1986 and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site (since 2001). Highlights of the tour: - Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage Site - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes

Enchanting and varied hike in Schönebeck near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. A charming circular route in Schönebeck that leads into the unexpectedly green landscape close to the town. In the Siepen valleys there are spring streams, forest and the varied ups and downs of the Schönebeck gorge, also known as "Schönebeck Switzerland". There is a car park and refreshment stops at the starting point. There are two Essen S-Bahn stations nearby, making it easy to travel to and from the trail by...

Scenic and beautiful cycle tour in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This circular tour goes along the Zollverein railway line past Zollverein, to the Rhine-Herne Canal and from there towards Zoom. From Zoom, the route follows the ore railway line back towards the south of Gelsenkirchen. The route runs almost exclusively along cycle paths, only crossing roads. The paths are unsuitable for racing bikes and are best suited to mountain bikes or touring bikes. From Zollverein to the Rhine-Herne...

Three so-called ‘A’ circular walks run through the Heissiwald, an idyllic stretch of woodland on the Ruhr Hills in Essen. Circular walk A2 is the middle of the three routes and is well suited to a lovely walk in the woods with children, though it is not suitable for pushchairs. The route circles the Heissiwald game reserve, where you can observe wild sheep, fallow deer and wild boar at close quarters, amongst other animals.

Insteressanter Rundgang in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Zollverein Coal Mine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers insights into the world of coal mining. The area is fascinating, and there is much to learn about the coal industry and industrial archaeology. There are guided tours of the area as well as shops and museums. The route is ideal for exploring and jogging. Highlights: - Interesting facts about coal mining - UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein Coal Mine

This 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.

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.