Best partially-paved trails in Castrop-Rauxel
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Explore the most popular partially paved trails near Castrop-Rauxel 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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- 4.7 (36)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly and panoramic tour in Castrop-Rauxel, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point is the forest car park. Sometimes it goes through a nature reserve, so dogs should be kept on a leash. But there is enough stretch for free run opportunities. Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Nice views
- 4.8 (31)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrShort hiking route near Pöppinghausen in North Rhine-Westphalia. This route mainly runs along field and forest paths. From the charming little village of Pöppenhausen, the route follows the River Emscher through the Brandheide in the north of the municipality. Alternatively, the route can also be started at the Emscherland parking lot for more parking options. This makes the route slightly longer. Highlights: - Brandheide forest area - Hiking along the Emscher river - Shady forest paths
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·30.4 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrExciting bike tour in Castrop-Rauxel, North Rhine-Westphalia. An adventure trip between the Emscher and the Rhine-Herne Canal of the New Emschertal Working Group with numerous art objects from the Emscherkunst project office. Marking: orange-marked fence posts, sign posts, bollards, etc. Highlights of the route: - Drive along the Rhine-Herne Canal - Local flora and fauna - Nice prospects
- 4.0 (2)·Moderate·17.8 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrWelcome to Emscherland 2020, there is a lot to see here: Wide expanses of water attract numerous birds at the Emscher-Auen farm. The Deininghauser stream has returned. And from Schwerin, there are sweeping views of the Emscher Valley. This tour is a little more challenging. Click here for the tour's happiness exercises: https://www.eglv.de/gluecksradtour3/
- 4.7 (8)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFrom the Langeloh car park, head towards the Ölbachtal. Through the Ölbachtal it goes partly on muddy paths in the direction of Bövinghausen. Here it goes briefly through a settlement before you come to the Wagenbruch landscape protection area. Now it goes through fields and pastures back to the parking lot. Because at one point in the Ölbachtal the path is not accessible. Use Shira Bon's recording here.
- 4.8 (5)·Moderate·5.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried loop trail near Castrop-Rauxel, North Rhine-Westphalia. From great views to a protected forest to a castle park, this loop trail offers a lot of variety. A special hiking highlight is the steel sundial on the Berghalde Schwerin, which at 151 m is the highest point in Castrop-Rauxel. Highlights of the hike: - Bodelschwingh Forest nature reserve - Steel sundial on the Berghalde Schwerin - Goldschmieding Park - Hammerhead Tower Erin - Detour to Haus Bodelschwingh (optional)
- 4.5 (2)·Moderate·11.3 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrVaried loop between Dortmund and Castrop-Rauxel, North Rhine-Westphalia. A varied circuit that leads into forests and along the historic industrial areas typical of the area. The round starts at the parking lot and first leads into the Bodelschwingher forest. From there to the village of Bodelschwingh, if you want to shorten the route here, stick to the main road, which also has bistros. Passing the former Westhausen colliery, it goes into the Rahmer Forest, via Wischlingen to the Revierpark...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest partially-paved trail in Castrop-Rauxel?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest partially-paved trail in Castrop-Rauxel is Emscher Inseltour. This trail is estimated to be 30.4 mi long.
Which partially paved trail has the most elevation gain in Castrop-Rauxel?
Castrop-Rauxel: With an ascent of 1,696 ft, Emscher Inseltour has the most elevation gain of all of the partially paved trails in the area. The next highest ascent for partially paved trails is Emscher Glücksradtour 3: Abkürzungen und Umwege (Castrop-Rauxel) with 1,177 ft of elevation gain.