Best forest trails in Oberhausen

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#1 - Rotbach loop trail A6
4.2 (24)·Easy·9.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
Popular circular hiking trail in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This 9 km circular walk runs through the beautiful Rotbach valley. As you are walking in nature reserves most of the time, dogs must be kept on a lead. Highlights of the hike: - picturesque Rotbach valley - idyllic forest paths - Hiesfeld forest nature reserve
#2 - Knappenhalde - Gleispark Frintrop - Olgapark
4.6 (8)·Moderate·13.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
#3 - On the slag mountain
3.9 (6)·Moderate·3.7 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
Popular walk in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The 159 metre high Haniel spoil tip near Bottrop is one of the highest spoil tips in the Ruhr region. From the summit, you can enjoy great views over the Ruhr region and the amphitheatre. Highlights of the route: - Mountain arena - Haniel spoil tip - Views over the Ruhr region
#4 - Von Obernhausen über Centro-Grafenmühle-Sträterei-Rotbachsee
4.4 (4)·Moderate·45.5 km·Est. 10–11 hr
Natural mountain bike tour to the north of Oberhausen in North Rhine-Westphalia Starting in Oberhausen city centre, this cycle route runs north to the Hiesfelder Wald nature reserve. The route also passes the Koellnischer Wald nature reserve. Highlights: - Koellnischer Wald & Hiesfelder Wald nature reserves - Haniel spoil tip - Stop off at the Hüskes Schoer beer garden
#5 - Antoniepark und Volksgarten
3.4 (4)·Easy·5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
#6 - Altstaden über Sterkrade und Holten
5.0 (1)·Moderate·28.3 km·Est. 6–7 hr
Alstaden-Duisburg Grüner Pfad-Holten Ruhrchemie-HOAG-Rhein-Herne Canal
#7 - Blau-Gelb-RTF 45er Strecke
5.0 (1)·Easy·43.6 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
Official route of the RTF.
#8 - Blau-Gelb-RTF 75er Strecke
4.0 (1)·Moderate·75.3 km·Est. 16.5–18.5 hr
Official route of the RTF.
#9 - From Sterkrade to the north
3.3 (2)·Hard·38.1 km·Est. 9–9.5 hr
#10 - Jacobi railway line trail
2.6 (3)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Popular railway line cycle path in Oberhausen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Jacobi route is just under 7 kilometres long and connects Centro Oberhausen with the Haniel spoil tip. The route can be used for a leisurely cycle tour with the family or as a feeder route for longer tours in the Kirchheller Heide. The Jacobi-Bahntrasse is not recommended for cyclists in rainy or wet weather conditions. Highlights of the tour: - Centro Oberhausen - Oberhausen Gasometer - Haniel spoil tip - Former...

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest forest trail in Oberhausen?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Oberhausen is Von Oberhausen durch die Kirchheller Heide und über Friedrichsfeld. This trail is estimated to be 83.5 km long.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Oberhausen?

Oberhausen: With an ascent of 1,004 m, Von Oberhausen durch die Kirchheller Heide und über Friedrichsfeld has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Blau-Gelb-RTF 75er Strecke with 920 m of elevation gain.