Best moderate 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...

Enchanting and scenic hiking tour in Aplerbeck near Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful hike leads through the Aplerbeck Forest nature reserve and the Schwerter Forest. The start and end points are on Schwerter Strasse. From there, it is an idyllic walk through the woods, making the route a great nature break from everyday city life. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views in the Aplerbeck Forest nature reserve - Interesting local flora and fauna - Charming natural landscapes...

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...

Panoramic and historical hiking tour in Bodelschwingh near Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful tour leads through the Bodelschwingher Wald nature reserve and over the Schweriner Halde slag heap. It starts at the parking lot on Schlossstrasse. From there, the route leads through Bodelschwingher Wald forest in the direction of Dingen. Forest and field paths lead to the Schwerin slag heap, from where you return to the starting point. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful natural...

Great run in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the small certificate round of the Viermärker Waldlauf community. The route starts and ends at the "Augustinum" at the junction of Kirchhörder Str. / Olpketalstraße and leads through the Dortmund city forest. The course is fully signposted. The Viermarkers meet every Saturday at the "Augustinum" parking lot. The "big certificate" is also offered simultaneously (17km in 100 minutes). Of course, the route can also be run or hiked alone. A...

Scenic cycle tour near Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. This circular cycle tour leads from Dortmund West to Großholthausen, Annen and Oespel and then back to the starting point without any significant inclines. It also follows the popular "Rheinischer Esel" railway line cycle path. It leads through the former industrial areas in the Ruhr region, whose disused factories and railway lines bear witness to the laws of the economy. The starting point can be easily reached via Dortmund West...

Beautiful loop in North Rhine-Westphalia. Start at the car park near the Haus Dellwig bus stop. The route explores the Dellwiger forest and the district of Bövinghausen. In the forest is the Dellwiger Bach stream and also a large pond, which provides a beautiful scenery. As it passes through the town, there are of course many places to eat and rest. The tour can also be started at any point along the route. Ideal for running or walking with the dog. Highlights: - Dellwig House

Idyllic and panoramic hiking trail near Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a beautiful loop along some very narrow paths south of Dortmund. A small section runs alongside the A45, where the motorway noise can be heard. The start is at the Dortmund-Löttringhausen bus stop. The route can also be easily reached by bus and train. The hiking sign for this loop is a white A4 on a black background, but the signposting is hardly visible, so using a map is an advantage. As an idyllic loop...