Best trails near Hochofen

Interesting walk in Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route offers a unique opportunity to explore the ruins of a disused coal and steel production plant. The highlight of the park is the light installation by British artist Jonathan Park. Visitors can experience this in the evening when the ironworks are bathed in a fascinating sea of light and colour. Highlights: - Light installation - Hochofen - Amphitheatre

The scenic route follows the paths of the annual Mammutmarsch Ruhrgebiet, a well-known long-distance walking event that connects industrial heritage with green corridors. Starting in Duisburg and heading toward Essen, the trail takes visitors past impressive monuments of the industrial age, showing how nature has reclaimed former production sites. The terrain consists of flat, well-paved bike paths, old railway lines, and gravel tracks through urban forests. Walking along these historical...

This route follows the official Mammutmarsch trail in the Ruhr region and winds its way through the industrial landscape of North Rhine-Westphalia. Originally designed for organised long-distance walking, the route can also be explored independently, with a choice of different distances. The route links former coal mine sites, green open spaces and old canal banks. The route is characterised by varying surfaces, including tarmac, gravel tracks and natural footpaths. Comfortable footwear and a...

Popular long-distance hike in the Ruhr region, North Rhine-Westphalia This route corresponds to the 55 km route of the "Little Mammoth" hiking event, which takes place as part of the "Mammutmarsch Ruhr". More information on the "Mammutmarsch" event can be found under "Tips". This is an interesting hike for anyone who wants to discover industrial monuments and industrial landscapes in the Ruhr region at a slower pace. There is also plenty of time to enjoy nature - the route runs through...

Interesting, varied circular route near Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The trail leads from Duisburg Wedau along the Rhine over disused railway lines to the north of the city. Passing Alsumer Berg, the route follows the former Wolfbahn route to the former railway line of Hüttenwerke Oberhausen AG, the HOAG route. This leads in its extension to the former Meiderich smelting works, now the Landschaftspark Nord. The now legendary 24H MTB Duisburg course is ridden for a short time before the...