Best forest trails in Ratingen
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- 4.4 (38)·Moderate·9.3 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrBeautiful valley hike in the Angertal nature reserve near Ratingen in North Rhine-Westphalia This hike runs through the beautiful Angertal, which is also a nature reserve, and passes Gräfgenstein Castle, a medieval hilltop castle. It starts at the small Steinkothen car park. Accessible by bus and train. Highlights: - beautiful valley paths - Hiking on Angerbach and Homberger Bach - Sandgrube in der Bracht - Gräfgenstein Castle
- 4.4 (45)·Moderate·11.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrPicturesque and scenic hiking tour near Ratingen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Start and finish are at the car park right next to the Blauer See leisure park. From here, the varied excursion leads through forests and past castles as well as through the small village of Eggerscheidt. The leisure park is definitely worth a visit! There is minigolf, a fairytale zoo, bistros and toilets. It is possible to travel to Ratingen by train and from there take the bus to the Blauer See stop. Highlights of...
- 4.8 (23)·Moderate·14.2 km·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis relaxed and nature-focused circular walk leads through the "green lung" of the Hanseatic city of Stralsund. The path explores the Stralsund Stadtwald and circles the idyllic Moorteich, a central feature of the local recreation area. The route follows a mixture of level park paths, well-maintained forestry tracks, and trails close to the shore. A central highlight is the view across the expansive waters of the Moorteich, which often exudes an almost mystical atmosphere in the early...
- 4.6 (24)·Moderate·10.1 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrBeautiful valley hike in the Angertal valley near Ratingen in North Rhine-Westphalia This hike takes you through the beautiful Anger Valley, which is also a nature reserve, and passes Gräfgenstein Castle, a medieval hilltop castle complex in the Anger Valley. The route is also easily accessible by bus and train. There is also a children's playground at the Liebevoll inn. Highlights: - Beautiful valley paths - Hiking along the Angerbach & Homberger Bach streams - Children's playground at...
- 4.5 (11)·Easy·3.4 km·Est. 0.5–1 hrCharming walk through the forest near Ratingen, North Rhine-Westphalia. A short, pleasant walk through the Oberbusch forest near Ratingen starts at the car park of Ratingen Youth Hostel. The entire route is easy to walk and leads through the forest most of the time. Highlights: - Quiet paths - Local flora and fauna
- 3.7 (5)·Easy·4.8 km·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis relaxed circular route leads through the Grüner See public park in the Ratingen-West recreation area. The path surrounds the extensive water area and runs along wide, flat and well-surfaced park paths that are barrier-free. A central highlight is the lake itself, which was recultivated after the end of gravel mining and is now a blue jewel in the middle of a green park landscape. Along the shore, numerous viewpoints and footbridges offer the opportunity to observe great crested grebes,...
- 4.1 (13)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrCharming and beautiful walk near Ratingen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a pleasant and easy walk. If you still feel like it, you can take a little detour towards the end and visit the Ratinger Waldsee. Highlights of the tour: - Nice views - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Dickelsbach - Steinsiepenbach
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Ratingen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Ratingen is RSV D-Rath RTF: Zwischen Rhein und Ruhr - 112km. This trail is estimated to be 111.0 km long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Ratingen?
Ratingen: With an ascent of 2,224 m, RSV D-Rath RTF: Dumeklemmer classic - 110km has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is RSV D-Rath RTF: Dumeklemmer Klassiker - 70km with 1,475 m of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Ratingen?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Ratingen is MTB Tour: Aaper Forest - Morper Bachtal with a 4.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
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- Steinberg
- Schloss Landsberg
- Munitionsbunker aus dem 2. Weltkrieg
- Burg Gräfgenstein
- Grüner See
- DLRG OG RATINGEN
- Stinkesberg
- Haus zum Haus
- Schloss Linnep
- Minoritenkloster
- Langer Berg
- Waldsee
- Hülsenberg
- Wasservögel, Biotopbereich Silbersee
- Wolfsberg
- Fischteich
- Kappsteich
- Grillhütte
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