Best dog-friendly trails in Bochum

Beautiful loop in the Weitmarer Holz, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route begins at the parking lot on Blankensteiner Straße in the very south of Bochum. It explores both the Weitmarer Holz and the Rauendahler forest and thus circles the district of Sundern. As the name suggests, the path mostly leads through the forest. A great loop for walking the dog or jogging. However, dog owners should also be considerate of the wild animals that live here in the forest. Highlights: - Deer park near...

This is a great loop to do with a dog if you have one! It mainly leads around the Dahlhauser Heide (the hike starts at the Hordeler Hedie bus stop). The route leads mainly through forest areas and shrubs. There are even some ponds. It is relatively short and easy to walk on.

Family-friendly loop in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia This is a short and child-friendly loop along the Ruhr. A great mix of nature, water and industry (mining and railways) is waiting to be discovered. The start is the parking lot at the railway museum in Bochum, which children are sure to be interested in. An idyllic path leads along the north bank of the Ruhr to the Holtey floating bridge, which is well worth seeing. The Ruhr is crossed on the bridge and you walk back on the opposite...

Panoramic loop in North Rhine-Westphalia. This hike starts at the parking lot Tippelsberg, about 100 m further there is another parking lot. Around the Tippelsberg there is a nature trail since summer 2020. To the highest point it is only a few meters and from here you can enjoy the magnificent panoramic view over the Ruhr area. From the Tippelsberg it then goes to the Zillertal. The paths are well developed and not muddy even in bad weather. Highlights: - Viewpoint on the Tippelsberg -...

This short route explores the wooded areas around the district of Bergen. The area is between Bochum and Herne, just north of the 43. There are ponds and streams in the woods. The path leads along the Berger Mühlenbach for a while. The route is extended by going north and crossing the field into another small forest.

A varied walk near Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia. Nice walk, which first leads through the Königsbüscher wood and then through the botanical garden. With the exception of the Botanical Garden, dogs can run freely. Highlights of the hike: - Bochum Botanical Garden - Königsbüscher wood nature reserve - Kalwes

Idyllic and charming hiking tour near Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia. When the weather is sunny, you have a wonderful view of the landscape from the Tippelsberg. The many pond landscapes along this route are particularly beautiful. Highlights of the hike: - Great prospects - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Tippelsberg - Many pond landscapes

The tour starts in Hordel and leads first through the Hordel woods and then past the model airfield and grain field to the Goldhammer Bach (bathing area for dogs). It continues below the ore railway line through the allotment gardens for herbs and beets to Günnigfelder Straße. On the other side it goes past the Golhammer Bach (Emscher cooperative) to the animal shelter Wanne-Eickel. After a round of the biotope, it goes through the colliery settlement to the Königsgruber Park. From there...

Charming and beautiful hiking trail around Bergen near Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia. Large car park on Hunsrückstraße (Bergen football field). The circular route takes you through the Gysenberger Forest. You can also visit Revierpark Gysenberg, an amusement park in Herne. Highlights of the tour: - Nice prospects in the Gysenberg forest - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Gysenberg district park

Beautiful circular hiking trail west of Bochum in North Rhine-Westphalia This route always leads along the banks of the Ruhr around the district of Dahlhausen, passing the historic Haus Horst and the railway museum. Beautiful views of the course of the Ruhr are also guaranteed. Highlights: - Railway Museum in Dahlhausen - House Horst - View of the Ruhr