Best river 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...

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 -...

Idyllic & family-friendly hiking trail near Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. You have the option of arriving by car or by bus to the starting point. On the Theodor-Freywald-Weh it goes first through the Rombergholz until you reach the city forest of Dortmund/Bittermark. Highlights: - Romberg wood - NSG Bittermark

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