Best walking trails in Gelsenkirchen
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- 4.5 (15)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic circular route in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a circular route through the Nordsternpark via the Eickwinkel spoil tip and the Schurenbach spoil tip in Gelsenkirchen. There are very good views from the spoil tips. The paths are in good condition. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views
- 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
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest walking trail in Gelsenkirchen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest walking trail in Gelsenkirchen is Through Nordsternpark. This trail is estimated to be 9.0 km long.
Which walking trail has the most elevation gain in Gelsenkirchen?
Gelsenkirchen: With an ascent of 149 m, Through Nordsternpark has the most elevation gain of all of the walking trails in the area. The next highest ascent for walking trails is Buer Rundweg A3 with 143 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