Best river trails in Essen
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Explore the most popular river 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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- 4.5 (196)·Moderate·14.3 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular 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....
- 4.4 (60)·Hard·21.9 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular, quiet hiking trail near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This scenic route leads around the Baldeneysee, where the beautiful Ruhr Valley landscape can be experienced up close. It starts at the parking lot at the EWSC, in an easterly direction to the Hardenbergufer, where the lake is crossed over the bridge. Mainly along the shore, it goes back. Forests, hills, narrow paths, and meadows await. The ruins of the Esener Isenburg are passed above the lake and the small forest areas of...
- 4.1 (29)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrVery nice loop in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia This circular route is located on the edge of the Huelsenhaine nature reserve in the Schellenberger Forest, bordered on the other side by Lake Baldeney. Start is at Jagdhaus Schellenberg, from there it goes after a short stretch along the road into the forest and to Lake Baldeney. The beautiful path along the shore and through the forest offers pure relaxation and lets you relax and switch off in a short time. The Baldeneysee is the largest of...
- 4.2 (53)·Moderate·10.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic circular route through the Schellernberg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. The circular route leads through the Schellenberg forest and past the Korter cliff. From here there is a beautiful panoramic view over Lake Baldeney. The trail then descends steeply to Lake Baldeney and climbs back up to Schellenberg Forest past the Hundsnocken colliery. Passing Schellenberg Castle, the route finally returns to the starting point. There are a few metres of elevation gain on this route. Dogs...
- 4.3 (35)·Hard·38 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrVaried 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
- 4.2 (23)·Moderate·48.6 km·Est. 12–13 hrLake Baldeney is located in the south of Essen. The Bochum Railway Museum is located a little to the north-east. This is where the circular route begins, which leads to Lake Baldeney and back and is best travelled by bike. The route around Lake Baldeney itself is 27 kilometres long. The circular route is an excellent way to enjoy the nature around the lake and there are many viewpoints to take a short break.
- 4.1 (28)·Easy·28.8 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrScenic 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...
- 4.6 (28)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrVaried loop trail near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. A well-known magnificent building of the industrial family Krupp, several forested areas, the Baldeneysee and a castle ruin that can be reached via a short detour - this loop trail offers a lot of variety. The route is also characterized by easy accessibility by public transport. Highlights of the hike: - Lake Baldeney - Villa Huegel (19th century) - Essen city forest - Detour to the castle ruins of Neue Isenburg - Baldeney Forest
- 4.4 (37)·Hard·19.6 km·Est. 5.5–6 hrHiking trail rich in castles along the Ruhr, North Rhine-Westphalia. The hike is easily accessible by train (Essen-Werden railway station) and is ideal for a day trip from Essen and the surrounding area. For those arriving by car, there are parking facilities in the city centre. The hiking trail starts at Essen-Werden railway station. It then leads in a southerly direction out of the city centre and along the Ruhr with a fairly steep ascent to Herrenburg Castle and the former Jewish...
- 4.5 (29)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrOfficial hiking trail in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia This official hiking trail of the Sauerland Mountain Club leads around the suburb of Margarethenhöhe and passes the Halbachhammerteich pond in the Nachtigallental valley to the west of the suburb. The route is easily accessible by train/bus. Highlights: - Halbachhammerteich pond in the Nachtigallental valley - Visit to the Grugapark - Summer castle pond
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Essen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Essen is Bergisch Weg. This trail is estimated to be 256.5 km long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Essen?
Essen: With an ascent of 8,104 m, Bergisch Weg has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Radtour: Essen-Sprockhövel-Wuppertal with 4,061 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Essen?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Essen is Baldeneysee-Steig Start Werden with a 4.4-star rating from 60 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