Best lake trails in Dortmund

A walk along the banks of Lake Phoenix goes through a piece of living urban history in the Ruhr region. The route offers sweeping views of the water and the renaturalized Emscher, which now flows above ground again. Nature lovers can spot coots and geese in the reed beds. The site is barrier-free and offers plenty of benches for short breaks. The mixture of modern architecture and the old industrial foundations makes this place a special experience. Comfortable shoes are ideal for the firm...

Scenic loop in North Rhine-Westphalia. The path leads up the western side of the Syberg to the Kaiser Wilhelm I monument. In the Ardey Mountains area, the hard coal was easily accessible on the surface and so it was mined early on (in the middle of the 19th century). Today, tunnels or "Pingen" are still visible. There are a number of historical buildings on the Syberg: the Kaiser Wilhelm I monument, the Vincketurm, the ruins of the Syburg, and, somewhat off the beaten path, St. Peter zu...

Charming and short excursion in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. Idyllic route that leads through the Rombergpark. There are beautiful views and is especially nice for children. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Interesting local flora and fauna - Walk through the Rombergpark

Varied loop trail near Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. "Forest and water" could be the motto of this loop trail, which is suitable for both hiking and mountain biking. From the hiking car park on the Ellberg, the route runs through numerous forest areas, many of which are protected as nature reserves. In addition, the Hensteysee, which is one of the six large reservoirs on the Ruhr, is circumnavigated. Highlights of the route: - Hengsteysee - Niederhofer Holz nature reserve -...

This diverse route leads through one of the central "green lungs" in the west of Dortmund. The path explores the extensive grounds of the Revierpark Wischlingen, following a combination of level, paved park trails, shaded forest sections, and paths near the water. A central highlight is the large Wischlingen Lake, which forms the heart of the park and radiates a calm, expansive atmosphere, especially in winter. In the old tree stands and along the water's surface, grey herons, Canada geese,...

Promising round tour in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. First through the Volksgarten Lütgendortmund and the allotment gardens to the Dellwiger Forest. Through the Dellwig forest to the Dellwig house. Then through fields back to the starting point. Highlights of the route: - Idyllic natural landscapes - Nice prospects - Great local flora and fauna

Popular bike tour near Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. Numerous nature reserves line this almost 50 km long cycle route north of Dortmund. In addition to the nature reserves, you also cycle through the urban areas of the Ruhr area. Highlights of the hike: - Kurler Busch nature reserve - Pleckenbrinksee - Nature reserve Wickeder Ostholz - Koerne - Lanstroper See nature reserve