Best forest trails in Sprockhövel

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#1 - Kreiswald Forest
3.9 (50)·Easy·4.5 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
Family-friendly and charming hiking excursion in Sprockhövel, North Rhine-Westphalia. This short route with beautiful descents and ascents starts at the Kauerhof hikers' car park. The route first heads westwards and later takes a long circular route around the Kreiswald forest without any significant effort. The far-reaching views can be enjoyed time and again. It is possible and desirable to stop for refreshments at the well-known Bergerhof. Highlights: - Fantastic natural landscape -...
#2 - Vohwinkel über Schee/Quellenburg
4.0 (30)·Moderate·41.7 km·Est. 11–12 hr
#3 - Once around the district forest
4.9 (24)·Moderate·7.4 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Picturesque and varied hiking and running trail around Sprockhövel, North Rhine-Westphalia. Slightly longer route around the district forest (10.6 km). There are very beautiful views on the tour. Highlights of the tour: - Great views - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes in and around the district forest
#4 - Herzkämper Mulde Weg
4.0 (29)·Moderate·7.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
This short hike starts from the Herzkamp car park. It is a leisurely walk with many memories of the mining days in Sprockhövel-Gennebreck. One of the cradles of coal mining in the Ruhr region was in the Sprockhövel area. This is where the coal seams come to the surface and where the hard coal could be easily found and mined. In the charming hilly landscape of Sprockhövel, you can experience more than 400 years of mining history in a relaxing and vivid way. Despite all the changes and...
#5 - Vom Bergerhof durch den Kreiswald
4.5 (19)·Moderate·9.5 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Scenic and dog-friendly hiking tour through the district forest of North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point is the Bergerhof car park and leads through the idyllic Kreiswald forest. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna in the district forest - Beautiful and exciting forest landscape
#6 - Saint Moritz, Herzkamp, and Delibachtal Loop
4.1 (16)·Moderate·12.1 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
Idyllic and scenic hiking route in Sprockhövel, North Rhine-Westphalia. The tour starts at the Hilgenpütt hiking car park. You can also arrive by bus, in which case you simply start the route from a different point. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful and varied natural landscapes - Bus connection
#7 - Field and forest west of Sprockhoevel
3.4 (6)·Moderate·8.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
#8 - Weg Sprockhövel
4.8 (7)·Moderate·10.5 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
#9 - Rundweg vom Wünnerhof
4.4 (2)·Moderate·6.6 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
Short circular hike from the beautiful Felderbach valley in the Elfringhauser Schweiz recreation area, North Rhine-Westphalia This beautiful route starts at the hiking car park at the Wünnerhof farm in Hattingen. The Wünnerhof is a biodynamic farm where you can stop off at the café. The route leads through wooded areas and along the beautiful Feldbach stream. Highlights: - Local recreation area - Wünnerhof farm
#10 - Hiddinghausen - Silschede
4.2 (3)·Moderate·10.5 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest forest trail in Sprockhövel?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Sprockhövel is RTF - RSC Westfalia Sprockhövel - 110er Strecke. This trail is estimated to be 109.6 km long.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Sprockhövel?

Sprockhövel: With an ascent of 2,348 m, RTF - RSC Westfalia Sprockhövel - 110er Strecke has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Grevelsberg - Ennepetalsperre with 1,662 m of elevation gain.