Best trails near Hardenstein Castle

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: -...

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...

Official course. Marathon 2 laps, half marathon 1 lap.