Best railway path trails in Gelsenkirchen

4.1(43 reviews)

Explore the most popular railway path 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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#1 - Ore railway line
4.1 (42)·Easy·11.7 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Varied 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...
#2 - Emscher Glücksradtour 2: Altes und Neues (Gelsenkirchen)
4.0 (1)·Moderate·37.8 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hr
The region's industrial heritage requires a mindful, creative approach. New places for recreation are being created: colliery sites are being turned into parks, railway lines into cycle paths and open sewers into clean waterways. Click here for the tour's happiness exercises: https://www.eglv.de/gluecksradtour2/

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest railway path in Gelsenkirchen?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest railway path in Gelsenkirchen is Emscher Glücksradtour 2: Altes und Neues (Gelsenkirchen). This trail is estimated to be 37.8 km long.

Which railway path has the most elevation gain in Gelsenkirchen?

Gelsenkirchen: With an ascent of 449 m, Emscher Glücksradtour 2: Altes und Neues (Gelsenkirchen) has the most elevation gain of all of the railway path trails in the area. The next highest ascent for railway path trails is Ore railway line with 202 m of elevation gain.