Best trails near Dicker Berg

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...

This trail starts at the car park in the Vormholz municipal forest. The route leads through the Hardenstein nature reserve, where you will find Hardenstein Castle, which offers a view of the Ruhr, which it borders. It then passes through some fields before reaching the Muttental urban forest. A beautiful blend of history and nature.

Shady circular hike near Witten in North Rhine-Westphalia This circular walk runs through the cosy Vormholz and Muttental city forests and offers shady hiking pleasure, especially in the summer months. At the Hardenstein ruins, surrounded by the Hardenstein nature reserve of the same name, there is a beautiful view of the course of the Ruhr. The route starts at the Rauendahlstraße car park. Highlights: - Hardenstein castle ruins - Shady forest paths in the city forests - Beautiful river...

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: -...

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

Scenic mountain bike tour in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia. The tour is designed more for mountain biking, but can also be ridden by experienced touring cyclists. The starting point is Heveney harbour on Lake Kemnader. From there, the route leads through the Ölbachtal valley and the Wittener Papenholz to Steinhausen Castle. The route continues into the old mining area of Muttental, which is the tour's namesake. Past the trout ponds, an intense ascent awaits. This is followed by beautiful...

Leisurely cycle tour near Witten Not the most demanding route, but partly on the beautiful "Rheinischer Esel" route. On the long loop, we went into a wooded area where there were lorries and other interesting things from the mining industry. It's worth stopping now and again to enjoy the view.

A very beautiful tour with many ascents and descents, great forest passages and marvellous views. The route follows the SGV's X4 cave trail for almost the entire distance (very well marked in both directions). It is possible to break off the tour at kilometre 12 and take bus 593 to Wetter (runs every hour). Accessible by bus and train. There are refreshment stops, but only towards the end of the hike.