Best waterfall trails in Essen

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Explore the most popular waterfall 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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#1 - Small Canal Tour
4.1 (28)·Easy·28.8 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hr
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...
#2 - Runde im Oefter Wald
4.5 (22)·Easy·5.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
#3 - Rund um Essen-Frohnhausen - Mülheim - Kettwig
4.5 (10)·Moderate·34.9 km·Est. 8–9 hr
#4 - Bahntrassentour Essen
4.2 (11)·Moderate·41.7 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
#5 - Große Essener Südschleife
4.6 (3)·Moderate·47 km·Est. 11–12 hr
Scenic cycle tour through Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is tour no. 4 from Stefan Höpel, Bahnradeln im Ruhrgebiet, Klartext Verlag, 2013, but starting from Konrad-Adenauer-Brücke. Beautiful tour with nature (Grugaweg, Ruhrtalbahn) and city (Mülheim). Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views
#6 - Rund um Kettwig - Werden - Bladeneysee
5.0 (3)·Hard·25.9 km·Est. 7–7.5 hr
#7 - Langenberger Höhentour
4.1 (6)·Hard·43 km·Est. 13–14.5 hr
Popular circular hiking trail in Niederbergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia This beautiful, but at over 40 kilometres long, also quite challenging route leads around Langenberg and can be enjoyed as part of a circular hike or a cycle tour. As it mostly passes through open fields, there are some great views of the Ruhr Valley. Of course, there are also idyllic forest passages. There are places to stay overnight and stop for refreshments. The route can be reached by bus and train and can be...
#8 - Bredeneyer Kreuz Circular Route
3.9 (5)·Moderate·43.1 km·Est. 11–12 hr
Scenic tour in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This cycle route leads around the Bredeneyer-Kreuz. The best way to cycle this route is anti-clockwise. It passes through the districts of Bürgerhaus, Rüttenscheid, Hoslterhausen, Margarethenhöhe, Schuir, Werden, Bredeney, Heisingen and Bellinghausen. The route can be reached by bus or train and there are numerous places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views
#9 - Baldeneysee Loop
4.6 (4)·Moderate·53.1 km·Est. 15–16.5 hr
Varied mountain bike tour near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. From unspoilt single trails in the dense forest to the stately castle on the lakeshore, this MTB tour starting at Essen-Hügel railway station has it all. The route runs in a wide arc around Lake Baldeney, the largest of the six reservoirs on the Ruhr. Highlights of the tour: - Single trail sections - Lake Baldeney - Heisinger Ruhraue nature reserve - Schellenberg Castle - Langenhorster Forest - Dellbach valley - Baldeney Castle -...
#10 - Springorum und Trassen Tour
4.0 (1)·Moderate·39.1 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest waterfall trail in Essen?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest waterfall trail in Essen is Baldeneysee Loop. This trail is estimated to be 53.1 km long.

Which waterfall trail has the most elevation gain in Essen?

Essen: With an ascent of 1,602 m, Baldeneysee Loop has the most elevation gain of all of the waterfall trails in the area. The next highest ascent for waterfall trails is Langenberger Höhentour with 1,506 m of elevation gain.