Best wildlife trails in Castrop-Rauxel

Family-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

Short 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

From the parking lot in Bochumer Str. And first go through the Langeloher forest. Then through the fields towards Erin Park. From the heap in Erin Park you have a beautiful view over Castrop-Rauxel. The way back is past orchards towards the parking lot. Nice round with a good view from the Erin Halde. Dogs can run freely over large sections. Reachable by bus and train (stop: Langeloh).