Best child-friendly 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....

Short circular hike through the forests near Hugenpoet and Landsberg. The start and end point is the Breitscheider Berg hiking car park at the Kettwig Catholic Cemetery in front of the bridge. The course of the path is chosen so that it runs entirely on unpaved roads and paths. If the weather is good at the weekend, there is a lot of hiking activity in the area. However, since the route does not follow a uniformly marked path, it does not matter much. The path is not consistently marked but...

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

Family-friendly circular hiking trail in Kruppwald, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Kruppwald is a beautiful wooded area between Essen and Lake Baldeney. The A1 circular hiking trail explores the Kruppwald on a very relaxed route overall. With the exception of a small ascent, the circular route should also be easy for children to manage. Highlights of the hike: - Natural forest paths - Stop off at the Seeblick restaurant (optional)

Varied walk near Dilldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route is suitable both as a lovely walk and as a nice running route. From the Nierenhofer Straße car park, you cross the Hundebrücke bridge and, after a solid ascent, the route leads along the Singscheider Höhe with enjoyable views. The way back leads through the Deilbach valley along the stream that gives the route its name. Highlights: - Varied route - beautiful views - Path along the Deilbach stream

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...

Popular circular route near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a relaxed circular route in the Ruhr Valley near Essen. The route starts in Burgaltendorf, from where it leads through the water extraction area to the Ruhr. The route follows an old towpath along the Ruhr. The way back is through the Wichteltal. The last section leads through a residential area. Part of the route runs along roads. The signposting is A2. Highlights of the hike: - Ruhr - Wichteltal - Wichteltal animal...

Adventurous cycle tour in the Ruhr region near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This circular route ecan be reached by bus and train (Gervinusstraße stop). For those arriving by car, parking is available in the city centre. There are also refreshment stops along the route. The route is therefore ideal as a day trip from Essen and the surrounding area. The cycle route starts in the Frohnhausen district of Essen. The route leads on excellent pavement through, among other places, the Zollverein...