Heap Circular Route
28.8kmLength
632mElevation gain
7.5–8hrEstimated time
Circular
Enjoy this 28.8-km circular trail near Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 16 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome and may be off-lead in some areas.
Top sights
Rentiergehege
Attraction
Flusspferde
Attraction
Drachenbrücke
Attraction
Horizontobservatorium
Attraction
Balkon 9
Viewpoint
Zeche Ewald
Attraction
Halde Hoheward
Peak
Aussichtsturm Bergehalde Pluto-Wilhelm
Viewpoint
Halde Hoppenbruch
Peak
Ewaldsee
Lake
Bergehalde Pluto-Wilhelm
Peak
Ewald Empore
Viewpoint
Balkon 8
Viewpoint
Balkon 4
Viewpoint
Sonnenuhr
Attraction
Balkon 1
Viewpoint
Braunbärgehege
Attraction
Kamtschatkabär
Attraction
Eisbärengehege
Attraction
Schimpansen
Attraction
Anubispavian
Attraction
Breitmaulnashorn
Attraction
Malakoffturm Zeche Ewald
Attraction
Pool / MTB Pausenplatz
Picnic site
Skunk
Attraction
Seelöwenrevier
Attraction
Balkon 5
Viewpoint
Balkon 10
Viewpoint
Lemureninsel
Attraction
Balkon 6
Viewpoint
Eisbärin
Attraction
Timberwolf
Attraction
Erdmännchen
Attraction
Sitatunga-Antilope
Attraction
Top sights
Rentiergehege
Attraction
Flusspferde
Attraction
Drachenbrücke
Attraction
Horizontobservatorium
Attraction
Balkon 9
Viewpoint
Zeche Ewald
Attraction
Halde Hoheward
Peak
Aussichtsturm Bergehalde Pluto-Wilhelm
Viewpoint
Halde Hoppenbruch
Peak
Ewaldsee
Lake
Bergehalde Pluto-Wilhelm
Peak
Ewald Empore
Viewpoint
Balkon 8
Viewpoint
Balkon 4
Viewpoint
Sonnenuhr
Attraction
Balkon 1
Viewpoint
Braunbärgehege
Attraction
Kamtschatkabär
Attraction
Eisbärengehege
Attraction
Schimpansen
Attraction
Anubispavian
Attraction
Breitmaulnashorn
Attraction
Malakoffturm Zeche Ewald
Attraction
Pool / MTB Pausenplatz
Picnic site
Skunk
Attraction
Seelöwenrevier
Attraction
Balkon 5
Viewpoint
Balkon 10
Viewpoint
Lemureninsel
Attraction
Balkon 6
Viewpoint
Eisbärin
Attraction
Timberwolf
Attraction
Erdmännchen
Attraction
Sitatunga-Antilope
Attraction
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Frequently asked questions
What is the expected weather this week for Heap Circular Route?
Expected weather for Heap Circular Route for the next 5 days is:
- Thu 24 September - 19.7 degrees/clear
- Fri 25 September - 19.5 degrees/clear
- Sat 26 September - 25.5 degrees/clear
- Sun 27 September - 20.8 degrees/clear
- Mon 28 September - 24.6 degrees/clear
Where is Heap Circular Route located?
Heap Circular Route is a trail located in Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
How hard is Heap Circular Route?
Heap Circular Route is considered a hard hike that covers 28.8 km, with an elevation gain of 632 m. It takes about 7.5–8 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
What is the elevation gain for Heap Circular Route?
Heap Circular Route is considered a hard hike that covers 28.8 km, with an elevation gain of 632 m. It takes about 7.5–8 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is Heap Circular Route a circular?
Heap Circular Route is a circular trail that covers 28.8 km, with an elevation gain of 632 m. It takes about 7.5–8 hr to complete. Circular trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Heap Circular Route?
Heap Circular Route is a circular trail that covers 28.8 km, with an elevation gain of 632 m. It takes about 7.5–8 hr to complete. Circular trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Heap Circular Route?
Yes, dogs are allowed on Heap Circular Route. Double check regulations about letting off the lead.
Are there scenic views at Heap Circular Route?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Heap Circular Route features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Balkon 9, Aussichtsturm Bergehalde Pluto-Wilhelm, Ewald Empore, Balkon 8 and Balkon 4.
Are there lakes at Heap Circular Route?
Yes, Heap Circular Route is near Ewaldsee.
Is Heap Circular Route paved?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Heap Circular Route is partially paved.
Are there forests at Heap Circular Route?
Yes, Heap Circular Route is a forest trail.
Last updated on 17 September 2026 at 01:52 GMT+0