Best child-friendly trails in Gelsenkirchen
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Explore the most popular child-friendly trails near Gelsenkirchen 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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- 4.1 (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...
- 4.0 (29)·Moderate·9.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly hike in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route, located in the south of Gelsenkirchen, leads to the Halde Rheinelbe and the Mechtenberg nature reserve. Along the way, the works of art by the Hamburg artist Prigamm can be admired, who combines nature and industry in his works. The start is at the Science Park train station. There are some parking spaces nearby. Highlights of the route: - Sculpture forest - Bismarck Tower
- 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
- Moderate·12.2 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrBeautiful circular route in Gelsenkirchen in North Rhine-Westphalia This walk runs through Gelsenkirchen and up to the Rheinelbe spoil tip, from where there is a wonderful view. In Von-Wedelstaedt-Park, you walk through an inner-city woodland area and the fantastic sculpture forest. The start and finish are at Gelsenkirchen Central Station. Highlights: - View from the Rheinelbe spoil tip - Rheinelbe Park - Von-Wedelstaedt Park
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest child-friendly trail in Gelsenkirchen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest child-friendly trail in Gelsenkirchen is Gelsenkirchen nach Ickern. This trail is estimated to be 84.8 km long.
Which child-friendly trail has the most elevation gain in Gelsenkirchen?
Gelsenkirchen: With an ascent of 1,375 m, Gelsenkirchen nach Ickern has the most elevation gain of all of the child-friendly trails in the area. The next highest ascent for child-friendly trails is Ore railway line with 202 m of elevation gain.
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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