Best railway path trails in Essen
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Explore the most popular railway path 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 (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.
- 3.6 (7)·Easy·29.6 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrAdventurous 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...
- 3.1 (4)·Moderate·147.1 km·Est. 24 hr+Atmospheric cycle path near Essen in North Rhine-Westphalia This cycle tour leads in a wide loop along the beautiful Rhine-Herne Canal and passes the pearls of the Ruhr area, the cities of Essen, Duisburg, Gelsenkirchen and Datteln Highlights: - Cycling along the Rhine-Herne Canal - Experience the Ruhr region - Cycle through numerous nature reserves
- 1.9 (5)·Moderate·16.6 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrScenic hike between old industry and nature in the Ruhr area, Essen. On the city boundary between Essen and Gelsenkirchen, this circular route leads over former slag heaps and railway lines and through old and new parks. Along the route, you will come across some interesting industrial cultural highlights such as the Schurenbachhalde spoil tip, Nordstern colliery/Nordsternpark, the UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein craftsmen's park with Phänomania and also the Zollverein colliery and coking...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest railway path in Essen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest railway path in Essen is Rhein Tour Essen - Xanten - Duisburg - Düsseldorf. This trail is estimated to be 225.8 km long.
Which railway path has the most elevation gain in Essen?
Essen: With an ascent of 4,061 m, Radtour: Essen-Sprockhövel-Wuppertal has the most elevation gain of all of the railway path trails in the area. The next highest ascent for railway path trails is Railway lines between Essen, Wuppertal and Bochum with 3,037 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult railway path in Essen?
The most popular and difficult railway path in Essen is Railway lines between Essen, Wuppertal and Bochum with a 0.0-star rating from 0 reviews.
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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