Best river trails in Herne

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Explore the most popular river trails near Herne 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 - Hoppenbruchhalde-Resser Mark-Schloß Berge-Emscherradweg
4.1 (12)·Easy·25.1 km·Est. 6–6.5 hr
Scenic and varied mountain bike tour near Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia. A great tour for mountain bike adventures in the Bergisches Land Nature Park. The Berger See and Ewaldsee lakes are particularly beautiful on this tour. Highlights of the tour: - Idyllic views of the Berger See & Ewaldsee lakes - Interesting local flora and fauna - Hoppenbruchhalde - Resser Mark - Berge Castle
#2 - Schloß Herten und Westerholt ab Wanne Eickel
4.3 (4)·Moderate·27.7 km·Est. 7–7.5 hr
Cycle tour close to nature near Herne in North Rhine-Westphalia This cycle tour starts on the banks of the Rhine-Herne Canal and then heads north to Westerholt Castle in Westerholt. Due to its location, the route is ideal as an excursion from Gelsenkirchen. Highlights: - Westerholt Castle - Herten Castle - Cycling along the Rhine-Herne Canal - Löchterheide
#3 - Heap Circular Route
5.0 (2)·Hard·28.8 km·Est. 7.5–8 hr
#4 - Our Fritz Cultural Park - Ewald Colliery Westerholt Castle
4.3 (4)·Moderate·31.9 km·Est. 7.5–8.5 hr
Popular cycle tour near Herten, North Rhine-Westphalia. This cycle tour covers more than 30 kilometres through the Ruhr region between Gelsenkirchen, Buer and Herten. Several nature reserves as well as two castles and the Ewald colliery lie along the route. The route can be reached by public transport.
#5 - RSG Herne CTF 2019 - 33er Strecke
4.0 (1)·Moderate·34.6 km·Est. 8.5–9.5 hr
Official route of the CTF. You can find further details directly from the organiser: http://rsg-herne.de/
#6 - Our Fritz Colliery - Hanover Colliery
5.0 (1)·Easy·19.6 km·Est. 5–5.5 hr
This varied cycle tour starts at the Unser Fritz artists' colliery in Herne. The route mostly follows the ore railway line - a former railway line that connected various industrial sites in the Ruhr region to transport iron ore, coal and other industrial goods. Today, this railway line serves as a cycle and hiking trail. Information boards along the route provide information about the industrial heritage. The route will come across numerous cultural and industrial-historical sights in the...
#7 - Bicycle tour: Mechtenbergpark - Berge Castle - Halde Hoheward
4.0 (1)·Moderate·50.7 km·Est. 12–13 hr
#8 - RSG Herne CTF 2019 - 17er Strecke
3.2 (3)·Easy·16.4 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Official route of the CTF. You can find further details directly from the organiser: http://rsg-herne.de/
#9 - RSG Herne RTF 2020 - Fahrt in den Frühling - 41er Strecke
5.0 (1)·Moderate·40.2 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
Official route of the RTF. You can find further details directly from the organiser: http://rsg-herne.de/
#10 - RSG Herne CTF 2019 - 55er Strecke
3.2 (2)·Hard·56 km·Est. 14.5–16 hr
Great and varied cycle tour in Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia. Official route of the CTF. Further details can be found directly from the organiser at www.rsg-herne.de. Highlights of the route: - Varied natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views of the surrounding area while riding

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest river trail in Herne?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Herne is RSG Herne cycling marathon - 250km Route. This trail is estimated to be 248.3 km long.

Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Herne?

Herne: With an ascent of 3,490 m, RSG Herne cycling marathon - 250km Route has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is RSG Herne RTF 2020 - Gysenbergtour - 151er Strecke with 2,033 m of elevation gain.