Best easy trails in Gelsenkirchen
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- 4.1 (42)·Easy·11.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried cycle tour near Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The ore railway route is one of the most popular cycle paths in Bochum - undisturbed and without major inclines, you can discover interesting stations of industrial history. The route follows the former railway line, which connected various companies with the Rhine-Herne Canal between 1912 and 1929. Collieries, the old steelworks and the canal are just some of the historical sights. The route has hardly any crossings and is very...
- 3.9 (12)·Easy·6.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrScenic circular tour in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. A great circular route around Resser Mark, which brings a lot of variety into everyday life. You start from the car park next to Münsterstraße and walk once around on the Kleinweg. Highlights of the tour: - Resser Mark - Holzbach stream - Emscherbruch nature reserve, west of Kleinweg
- 4.8 (5)·Easy·4 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrRelaxed circular route in the city forest of Buer, North Rhine-Westphalia. The start of this beautiful tour is at the car park right next to the "Hauptfriedhof" bus stop. It is therefore easy to get there by car or public transport. The destination is the historic Siebenschmerzenkapelle chapel ("chapel of seven sorrows"), which was built here in the 18th century. Highlights: - Chapel of Seven Sorrows - Relaxed forest - Station trail with bronze plaques
- 4.5 (5)·Easy·6.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly tour through Resser Schweiz to Westerholt Castle, North Rhine-Westphalia. A leisurely walk through idyllic Westerholt and across the fields of Resser Schweiz. Extensive views and small rivers round off the hike. The cultural highlight of the tour is Westerholt Castle. You can stop for refreshments in Westerholt. Highlights: - Path along the Holzbach stream - Sunny landscape - Westerholt Castle
- 5.0 (3)·Easy·1.9 kmAnnual run in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The B2Run race takes place in Gelsenkirchen in September. This course is specially designed for kids aged between 8 and 14. The finish line in the Veltins-Arena of FC Schalke 04 is especially great! Highlights: - Great community experience - Experience the FC Schalke 04 Arena from the inside
- 3.3 (3)·Easy·29 km·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrLargely flat road bike route in the north of Gladbeck, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route can be reached by bus and train (Bellendorfsweg bus stop). There are also refreshment stops in Kirchhellen. The route is suitable as a day trip from Gelsenkirchen or Essen. The route runs from the B244 in a westerly direction to Kirchhellen and past the Heidesee lake. The route then heads south via Grafenwald back to the starting point. Highlights of the hike: - Largely flat circular route - Relax at...
- 3.0 (1)·Easy·84.8 km·Est. 20–22 hrVersatile cycle tour around Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route offers very few roads, but mainly tracks, cycle paths and forest trails. From Gelsenkirchen, the route leads through many beautiful parks and protected forest areas. Highlights: - Varied landscape - Many places to stop for refreshments
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Points of interest
- Halde Rheinelbe
- Halde an der Marina Gelsenkirchen
- Rentiergehege
- Flusspferde
- Kinderland
- Nymphäenteich
- Kräutergarten
- Dahliengarten
- Französischer Garten
- Pumpwerk im Nordsternpark
- Nordsternturm
- Ziegenmichelhof
- Schloss Berge
- Halde Rungenberg
- Altes Bahnwärterhäuschen Hugo-Bahn
- Halde Zollverein 4/11
- Nordsternpark (GmbH)
- Gelsenkirchen Schloss Horst
- Hildegard von Bingen
- Ewaldsee