Best wildlife trails in Witten
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Explore the most popular wildlife trails near Witten 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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- 4.5 (94)·Moderate·5.5 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrScenic hiking trail in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia. Starting at the hiking car park, the route leads past the Hammerteich pond and the game reserve. Great views can be enjoyed along the way. It also goes to the monument on the Hohenstein. There is a café at the petting zoo and Haus Hohenstein for refreshments. Dogs must be kept on a lead at the start of the walk and at the monument. The start is at the car park at the "Hammerteich" playground. There are also public bathrooms...
- 4.7 (25)·Moderate·5.3 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrCharming and varied excursion in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia. The short hike leads from the car park straight into the beautiful, shady beech wood. A dog-friendly tour that also provides a little break from the sun, especially in the summer months. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Pretty natural landscapes
- 4.7 (42)·Moderate·6.8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful hiking trail through the Vormholz urban forest near Witten in North Rhine-Westphalia This route in the south-west of Witten leads through the Vormtal city forest and past the Muttental city forest, which has several historic collieries to visit. Highlights: - Vormholz urban forest - Muttental urban forest - Muttenbach
- 4.5 (16)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrScenic 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
- 4.3 (11)·Moderate·10.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrRelaxing forest hike in North Rhine-Westphalia. The route takes you to the south-east of the Ruhr region, specifically to the Kermelbach nature reserve, which is well worth seeing. The start is on Herdecker Straße in Witten. The trail leads through the sometimes denser, sometimes lighter forest. The beech wood has something magical about it, with its small streams, hills and diverse fauna. A good route for relaxing, slowing down or simply marvelling at the power of nature. The forest is also...
- 4.9 (4)·Moderate·10.8 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrWooded hiking trail near Witten in North Rhine-Westphalia This hiking trail runs south from the car park in the Vormholz municipal forest to Bommerholz, which is located on the edge of the Elbschebachtal nature reserve. Highlights: - Hiking in nature reserves - Shady forest paths - Fishing pond on the Muttenbach
- 4.4 (11)·Moderate·13.8 km·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried and promising excursion in Borbach near Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia. Idyllic and charming route that leads through the beech forest. There are beautiful views and lovely shady forest paths. Highlights of the tour: - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Great views of the surrounding area
- 3.8 (4)·Moderate·7.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hrBeautiful hiking trail along the Ruhr Valley near Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia A particularly pleasant tour in summer, as you can take a deep breath on shady forest paths and are not constantly exposed to the heat. Highlights of the tour: - View of the Ruhr - Hiking along the Barbach - Beautiful valleys and shady forest paths
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest wildlife trail in Witten?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Witten is Buchenholz and Arenberg. This trail is estimated to be 13.8 km long.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Witten?
Witten: With an ascent of 395 m, Buchenholz and Arenberg has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is From the Vormholz municipal forest to the Bommerholz with 347 m of elevation gain.
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Points of interest
- Steinbruch Dünkelberg
- Dicker Berg
- Dönhoff-Brunnen
- Berger-Denkmal
- Hardenstein Castle
- Hindenburgkopf
- ehemaliges Zwangsarbeitslager Nachtigallstraße
- Stollenzeche Maximus
- Verwaltungsgebäude
- Fördergerüst
- Maschinenhaus
- Mühlengraben
- Wartenberg
- Hammerteich
- Zeltwiese KSC Witten
- Johanniskirche
- Halde Hamburg
- Schacht Margarethe
- Göpelschacht Moses
- Sport- und Naturfreunde Witten