Best partially-paved trails in Bochum

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...

Varied tour in North Rhine-Westphalia It starts on the ore railway line and the route of the Kray-Wanner-Bahn. It goes past the sculpture park and the Rheinelbe Halde. It goes over asphalt and gravel paths and there are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Sculpture park - Gelsenkirchen Zoo

Charming and family-friendly tour in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia. This small but friendly group is ideal for families with children. Cars can be parked at the Heveney Port Car Park (charges apply). From there, the route leads through the forest with beautiful views of the sailing harbor above the Oelbach. Slight inclines with steps are to be expected at the beginning. The return on the Ruhr-In line is sunnier. Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna -...

The route starts in Volkspark Gerthe. The route leads clockwise through extremely varied terrain to the south and then back again. There are wonderful wide field paths, but also great little trails in the forest. Water is also a constant companion: the Ruhr and the lakes it forms are mainly to be found in the southern part of the route. Once you reach Bochum-Dahlhausen station, the surroundings become increasingly urban.

This loop route leads around the scenic Ümminger See, a popular lake park located in Bochum. The path transitions smoothly along the shoreline, passing green spaces and quiet water zones where native waterfowl like cormorants can often be observed. An industrial history shapes this area, as the lake was originally created to serve as a sedimentation basin for local mining operations. Modern explorers will find a digital learning path featuring QR-code information stations that share insights...

Varied 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 loop 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)....

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

Accessible by bus and train. Refreshments.

Scenic 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 the port of Heveney 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 name of the tour. Past the trout ponds, an intense ascent awaits. This is followed by...