Best trails near Reste des Leinpfad

Lake Baldeney is located in the south of Essen. The Bochum Railway Museum is located a little to the north-east. This is where the circular route begins, which leads to Lake Baldeney and back and is best travelled by bike. The route around Lake Baldeney itself is 27 kilometres long. The circular route is an excellent way to enjoy the nature around the lake and there are many viewpoints to take a short break.

Stage 4 of the Ruhr Valley Cycle Route. The penultimate day tour of the Ruhr Valley Cycle Route is characterised by the contrast between historic mining and modern art and culture. From Wetter, the route takes you right across the Ruhr to Witten, the "cradle of the Ruhr". Here it is worth visiting the Nachtigall colliery or stopping off at the Berger monument, from where you have a magnificent view. Via Hattingen and the neighbouring Ruhraue Hattingen Winz nature reserve, you finally reach...

This route starts at the Kurt Schumacher Bridge and runs along the Ruhr for the first half. It offers many beautiful views, ideal at sunset. The route passes new and old power stations that show the importance of industry in the region, especially the steel bridges. The route also passes several railway stations on the way back.

From Siegen with the schöner Tag Ticket (33 euros for 5 people) to Wetter/Ruhr. From the railway station through the subway, cross the road directly onto the Ruhr cycle path. Along the end of the Ruhrauen via Kemader See to Baldeney See in Essen. From Essen- Kupferdreh take the S-Bahn back to the main railway station and from there take the RE 16 back to Siegerland without changing trains.

Scenic and varied mountain bike tour near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. A beautiful tour for a short mountain bike adventure along the Ruhr to Lake Baldeney. There are water sports activities there and you can also do some great birdwatching. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Along the Ruhr - Lake Baldeney

Popular circular route near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a relaxed circular route in the Ruhr Valley near Essen. The route starts in Burgaltendorf, from where it leads through the water extraction area to the Ruhr. The route follows an old towpath along the Ruhr. The way back is through the Wichteltal. The last section leads through a residential area. Part of the route runs along roads. The signposting is A2. Highlights of the hike: - Ruhr - Wichteltal - Wichteltal animal...

Varied cycle tour through Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia. This varied route leads through the southern districts of Bochum and begins at the P3 Hafen Heveney car park with a climb. From there it goes into the Lottental valley along the stream that gives it its name and past the Lottenbacher ponds. The route continues along the road "Im Haarmannsbusch" in the direction of Weitmar, where it finally passes through the Weitmarer Holz. From Hörsterholz, the route begins to follow the course of...

From the Ruhr bridge (P) in Steele walk to the S-Bahn station E-Steele, from there take the train to Hattingen, take the rafting boat downstream to Steele, then continue by bike. Refreshment stops: Tip: Finca Bar Celona.

Varied mountain bike tour near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. From unspoilt single trails in the dense forest to the stately castle on the lakeshore, this MTB tour starting at Essen-Hügel railway station has it all. The route runs in a wide arc around Lake Baldeney, the largest of the six reservoirs on the Ruhr. Highlights of the tour: - Single trail sections - Lake Baldeney - Heisinger Ruhraue nature reserve - Schellenberg Castle - Langenhorster Forest - Dellbach valley - Baldeney Castle -...

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