Kalwes - Botanical Garden Loop
100% of reviewers say this trail is easy
5.8kmLength
156mElevation gain
1.5–2hrEstimated time
Circular
Varied walk near Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia.
A lovely circular walk, first through the Königsbüscher Wäldchen and then through the botanical garden. With the exception of the botanical garden, dogs can run free.
Highlights of the walk:
- Bochum Botanical Garden
- Königsbüscher Wäldchen nature reserve
- Kalwes
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Top sights
Lottental
Valley
Kalwes
Peak
Inhaltsstoffe
Garden
Japan
Garden
Morphologie
Garden
Nord-West-Amerika
Garden
Wiesenhügel
Garden
Botanical Garden
Garden
Glazialvegetation
Garden
Ost-Nord-Amerika
Garden
Chinesischer Garten
Garden
Ost-China
Garden
Nutzpflanzen
Garden
Tertiärteich
Pond
Montaner Nadelwald
Garden
Ost-Asien und Sibirien
Garden
Kaukasus
Garden
Postglazialvegetation
Garden
Tertiärvegetation
Garden
Waldsaum
Garden
Frühlingsgarten
Garden
Kalkbuchenwald
Garden
Kiefernwald
Garden
Macchie
Garden
Trockenrasen
Garden
Zeigerpflanzen
Garden
Atlantische Heide
Garden
Taiga
Garden
Mittel- und West-China
Garden
Schneeheide
Garden
Nord-China
Garden
Kahlschlag
Garden
Kolchies
Garden
Laubmischwälder
Garden
Flachmoor
Garden
Südosteuropa
Garden
Top sights
Lottental
Valley
Kalwes
Peak
Inhaltsstoffe
Garden
Japan
Garden
Morphologie
Garden
Nord-West-Amerika
Garden
Wiesenhügel
Garden
Botanical Garden
Garden
Glazialvegetation
Garden
Ost-Nord-Amerika
Garden
Chinesischer Garten
Garden
Ost-China
Garden
Nutzpflanzen
Garden
Tertiärteich
Pond
Montaner Nadelwald
Garden
Ost-Asien und Sibirien
Garden
Kaukasus
Garden
Postglazialvegetation
Garden
Tertiärvegetation
Garden
Waldsaum
Garden
Frühlingsgarten
Garden
Kalkbuchenwald
Garden
Kiefernwald
Garden
Macchie
Garden
Trockenrasen
Garden
Zeigerpflanzen
Garden
Atlantische Heide
Garden
Taiga
Garden
Mittel- und West-China
Garden
Schneeheide
Garden
Nord-China
Garden
Kahlschlag
Garden
Kolchies
Garden
Laubmischwälder
Garden
Flachmoor
Garden
Südosteuropa
Garden
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Frequently asked questions
What’s helpful to know about this trail?
Explore this 5.8-km circular trail near Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 34 min to complete. This is a popular trail for running and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. Dogs are welcome and may be off-lead in some areas.
What is the expected weather this week for Kalwes - Botanical Garden Loop?
Expected weather for Kalwes - Botanical Garden Loop for the next 5 days is:
- Sat 26 September - 24.6 degrees/clear
- Sun 27 September - 26.7 degrees/clear
- Mon 28 September - 27.4 degrees/clear
- Tue 29 September - 26.8 degrees/clear
- Wed 30 September - 22.1 degrees/showers
Where is Kalwes - Botanical Garden Loop located?
Kalwes - Botanical Garden Loop is a trail located in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
How hard is Kalwes - Botanical Garden Loop?
Kalwes - Botanical Garden Loop is considered an easy hike that covers 5.8 km, with an elevation gain of 156 m. It takes about 1.5–2 hr to complete. Easy trails are typically short, with clearly marked paths and fairly level terrain.
What is the elevation gain for Kalwes - Botanical Garden Loop?
Kalwes - Botanical Garden Loop is considered an easy hike that covers 5.8 km, with an elevation gain of 156 m. It takes about 1.5–2 hr to complete. Easy trails are typically short, with clearly marked paths and fairly level terrain.
Is Kalwes - Botanical Garden Loop a circular?
Kalwes - Botanical Garden Loop is a circular trail that covers 5.8 km, with an elevation gain of 156 m. It takes about 1.5–2 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 Kalwes - Botanical Garden Loop?
Kalwes - Botanical Garden Loop is a circular trail that covers 5.8 km, with an elevation gain of 156 m. It takes about 1.5–2 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 Kalwes - Botanical Garden Loop?
Yes, dogs are allowed on Kalwes - Botanical Garden Loop. Double check regulations about letting off the lead.
Are there forests at Kalwes - Botanical Garden Loop?
Yes, Kalwes - Botanical Garden Loop is a forest trail.
Are there wildflowers at Kalwes - Botanical Garden Loop?
Yes, trailgoers have reported a variety of wildflower types on Kalwes - Botanical Garden Loop, though the specific types can vary from month to month.
Last updated on 22 September 2026 at 23:34 GMT+0