Best forest trails in Bottrop
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Bottrop with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.5 (44)·Moderate·9.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPanoramic hike through the Kirchhellener Heide near Grafenwald, North Rhine-Westphalia. A very beautiful route in the Hohe Mark Nature Park. Parking is available at the starting point for those arriving by car. There are places to stop for refreshments in the villages along the hiking trail. The route is therefore ideal as a day trip from the Ruhr area. If you like it quiet, it is best to start hiking early in the day. Highlights of the hike: - Beautiful landscapes of the Kirchhellener...
- 4.7 (15)·Easy·1.9 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrCharming and family-friendly hiking trail in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This wonderful hiking trail leads through the Hohe Mark Nature Park. There is a freely accessible bathing area in the south-western part of the lake. Fishing is permitted in the lake during the fishing season. The circular trail is very popular and therefore usually very well visited. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Hohe Mark...
- 4.4 (10)·Moderate·15.6 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrBeautiful loop in the Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland, Bottrop, North Rhine-Westphalia. This 25-kilometre route leads through the beautiful landscape of Kirchheller Heide. With its various nature reserves, lakes and easily accessible paths, this is a great excursion for a day out in nature. The start is at the "Haniel" parking lot, right next to the "Zeche Franz Haniel" bus stop. Highlights of the route: - idyllic natural landscapes - Unique communities of animals and plants
- 4.6 (5)·Easy·2.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrPopular loop trail near Bottrop, North Rhine-Westphalia. A total of five official loop trails lead through the Bottrop city forest. This route is marked with a white A1 on a black background. Since the motorway is crossed twice, you have to expect some traffic noise in places. Highlights of the hike: - Fitness trail - varied hiking trails - Bottrop city forest
- 4.1 (4)·Easy·2.3 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly loop trail in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. An easy route through the Kirchheller Heide nature reserve - the Rotbach loop A1 offers the best conditions for a relaxing break in nature. From the Rotbach car park you hike through the Arenberg forest, along long stretches on the Kiesweg and through the romantic Rotbach valley. A detour to the Heidesee, which is in the immediate vicinity of the route, is recommended. Highlights of the hike: - Heidesee...
- 3.8 (7)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPromising hiking excursion near Bottrop, North Rhine-Westphalia. Charming circular route through the Köllnischer Wald nature reserve. Particularly recommended in summer for the shady forest paths. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Pretty natural landscapes - Köllnischer Wald nature reserve
- 3.4 (7)·Moderate·3.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrIdyllic hiking trail in the Köellnischer Wald forest in North Rhine-Westphalia To the north of Bottrop, this hiking trail runs through the Koellnischer Wald nature reserve very close to the Haniel spoil tip. It is possible to take a detour to the 184m elevation, from where you have a beautiful view of the surrounding urban and forest areas. Highlights: - shady forest paths - Koellnischer Wald nature reserve
- 4.6 (3)·Moderate·25.9 mi·Est. 9–10 hrPromising and varied bike tour in and around Bottrop, North Rhine-Westphalia. Tour 5 from "Biking & Enjoying - The Best Beer Garden Tours" (Berke, 2107) with start and end in Welheim. Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes in the nature reserve Köllnischer Wald - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful views on the Rhine-Herne Canal
- 4.0 (3)·Hard·41.3 mi·Est. 15.5–17 hrDemanding mountain bike tour in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Demanding and varied mountain biking is also possible in the Ruhr area. Although this loop trail can hardly come up with natural mountains, several mining spoil heaps ensure sporty climbs and rapid downhill rides. The route north of Bottrop took bikers over the heaps in Brauck and Haniel - at almost 160 m, one of the highest heaps in the entire Ruhr area. Highlights of the tour: - numerous heaps - Tetrahedron...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Bottrop?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Bottrop is Bottrop nach Dorsten und Hünxe. This trail is estimated to be 51.8 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Bottrop?
Bottrop: With an ascent of 3,635 ft, Bottrop nach Dorsten und Hünxe has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Bottrop - Kirchhellen with 3,326 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Bottrop?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Bottrop is Bottrop - Kirchhellen with a 4.0-star rating from 3 reviews.
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- Heidhofsee
- Senkungssee Elsbach "Pfingstsee"
- Halde Haniel
- Halde Beckstraße
- Movie Park Studio Tour
- Tetraeder
- Bottroper Schafe
- Theater der Pflanzen
- Halde Schöttelheide
- Skye's High Flyer
- Berne Park
- Tetraeder
- Excalibur - Secrets of the Dark Forest
- New York Transformer
- Fairy World Spin
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - License To Drive
- The Backyardigans - Mission to Mars
- Alpincenter (Indoorski)
- Essen Skyline
- Gartenstadt Welheim