Best trails near Oelbach
4.3(27 reviews)
Oelbach: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 8 trails will get you there, including camping trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Oelbach: Explore this area from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover child friendly routes for your next family trip. Oelbach: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 6 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Oelbach are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (8)·Moderate·53.1 km·Est. 13.5–15 hrThe tour starts in Volkspark Gerthe. The route leads clockwise through extremely varied terrain to the south and then back again. There are wonderful country lanes, but also great little paths in the forest. Water is also a constant companion: the Ruhr and the lakes it forms are mainly found in the southern part of the route. Arriving at Bochum-Dahlhausen railway station, the surroundings become increasingly urbanised.
- 4.1 (12)·Easy·33.6 km·Est. 8.5–9 hrVaried bike tour near Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia This route expands the leisurely railway track cycle path "Der Rheinische Esel", which runs between Dortmund-Löttringhausen and Bochum-Langendreer, into a great circular tour. In addition to idyllic bodies of water and some quiet forest passages, impressive testimonies to industrial culture in the Ruhr area await everywhere along the way. There are places to stay and eat. Accessible by bus and train (e.g., from Witten central station)....
- 4.1 (4)·Moderate·38.1 km·Est. 10–11 hrScenic 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...
- 5.0 (2)·Moderate·45.7 km·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrBeautiful cycle path along the Ruhr from Bochum in North Rhine-Westphalia The route starts in the east of Bochum and then runs southwards along the Ruhr in the Ruhr Valley. The nature reserve Ruhraue Witten-Gedern is a particular gem. Highlights: - Ruhraue Witten-Gedern nature reserve - Beautiful Ruhr valley - Großholthauser Mark nature reserve
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·53.1 km·Est. 13–14.5 hrIdyllic cycle tour along the Rhenish Donkey. The "Rhenish Donkey" was once a vibrant railway link connecting the industrial sites in Dortmund, Bochum and Witten. Today, the "Rhenish Donkey" is a local recreation area for walkers and cyclists. This beautiful route leads from the Bochum reservoir via the Oelbachtal valley to Langendreer, then via Dortmund University and Dorstfeld to Dortmund city centre. The route continues along the Rhenish Donkey to Witten and along the Ruhr Valley cycle...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Oelbach?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Oelbach is Gerte - Hattingen - Weitmar, which has a 4.3 star rating from 8 reviews. This trail is 53.1 km long with an elevation gain of 1,131 m.
What is the longest trail near Oelbach?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Oelbach is RV WITTEN: Ruhrtal Permanente RTF West. This trail is estimated to be 64.5 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Oelbach?
Oelbach: With an ascent of 1,271 m, RV WITTEN: Ruhrtal Permanente RTF West has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Gerte - Hattingen - Weitmar with 1,131 m of elevation gain.
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- 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