Best walking trails in Essen

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

Lake 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.

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.

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.

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

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

This relaxed yet varied circular route leads through the green hills of southern Essen in the Kettwig district. The trail opens up the Kettwig municipal forest, a popular local recreation area above the Ruhr Valley, and runs along a pleasant mix of wide forest paths and shady woodland trails. A highlight is the play of light and shadow under the old beech trees and the occasional views of the Ruhr loop panorama below. The route includes some moderate inclines, making it ideal for an energetic...

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

Bourgeois and promising walk in Kray near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This tour through the Mechtenberg landscape park. Beautiful fields and meadows accompany you along the way. The view from the vantage point at the Bismarck Tower is highly recommended. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views of the surrounding area - Local flora and fauna - Mechtenberg Landscape Park