Best partially-paved trails in Witten

History-charged circular route on the Ruhr, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route follows the traces of mining past old collieries and tunnels to the medieval castle ruins of Hardenstein, which are picturesquely situated directly on the Ruhr. The starting point of the hike is the Nightingale colliery. It goes through dense forest with a few meters of altitude to a small castle with a sculpture gallery. You can stop for refreshments along the route and there is the option of arriving by museum...

Official hiking trail along the Ruhr river in North Rhine-Westphalia This wonderful hiking trail runs along the beautiful course of the Ruhr river, the Hardenstein nature reserve and the Muttental urban forest, offering idyllic river views as well as shady forest paths. The tour through the Muttental combines history, culture and enjoyment of nature. It partly follows the "Mining hiking trail in the Muttental". This trail features 30 information boards depicting the origins of mining in the...

Idyllic circular hiking tour in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia. Starting from the Haus Witten bus stop, you walk through the beautiful city park before entering the natural Hohenstein forest and the Buchenholz. On the way back, the route scores points with the wildlife enclosure including a petting zoo (admission is free) and the Hammerteich pond. Highlights: - Witten City Park - Helenenturm tower - Helenenberg water reservoir - Hohenstein Forest - Hohenstein (166 m) - Witten game reserve -...

Beautiful, idyllic hiking trail in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia. The hike offers an incredible amount of variety. It goes through meadows and forests, a short stretch along the Ruhr river and the history of the region is not neglected either. The ruins of the former moated castle of Hardenstein as well as Steinhausen Castle and several testimonies of the mining industry are located along the way. The start is at the "Nachtigallstraße car park" station Highlights of the route: -...

Charming and family-friendly route in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route leads from the P9 Ruhr-Gulf car park to the Ruhr. There the ferry must be used as a crossing (Attention: Ferry only runs from April to the end of October! Otherwise diversions via Ruhrbrücke Witten (plus approx. 4.5km). On the other side of the river, after a climb, there are beautiful views to marvel at. The route leads to the historical highlight of the tour - the Hardenstein castle ruins. The ferry goes back...

Historical hiking trail in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia. Beautiful loop along the Ruhr with a view of Blankenstein Castle. First cross the Ruhr at the dam wall of Lake Kemnader. Then along the old towpath. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes: Lake Kemnader - Great views of Blankenstein Castle - Beautiful local flora and fauna

Scenic hiking trail in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia. You start from the Kohlensiepen car park. First over the Wartenberg and then along the foot of the Arensberg. Then back via Borbach. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views

Popular circular hiking trail near Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Nachtigallstraße car park is the starting and finishing point of the Muttentaler Rundweg A2. You walk through the Muttentaler Stadtforst forest, passing mining relics and Steinhausen Castle along the way. You can stop for refreshments at Steinhausen Castle or the Herberholz colliery (note seasonal opening times). Highlights of the hike: - Steinhausen Castle - Herberholz colliery - Muttental urban forest

Stage 2 of the long-distance hiking trail WestfalenWanderWeg, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the second stage of the varied WestfalenWanderWeg, which runs for 216 kilometres from Hattingen through the southern Ruhr region, the Paderborn region and the foothills of the Sauerland to Altenbeken in the Teutoburg Forest/Eggegebirge Nature Park. The second stage begins in Witten, ends in Wetter (Ruhr) and is characterised by wonderful, long stretches of forest. The route can be reached by bus and...

Varied and scenic hiking, mountain biking and running trail in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia. A very beautiful hiking trail that leads through the Ruhraue Witten-Gedern nature reserve. The Rhur river, which accompanies you on the hike, is particularly beautiful. Highlights of the tour: - Refreshment stops available - Accessible by bus and train - Along the Rhur - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Untergraben and Obergraben