Best historic site trails in Duisburg
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Explore the most popular historic site trails near Duisburg 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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- 4.6 (32)·Easy·2 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrInteresting walk in Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route offers a unique opportunity to explore the ruins of a disused coal and steel production plant. The park's highlight is the light installation by British artist Jonathan Park. Visitors can experience this in the evening when the ironworks are bathed in a fascinating sea of light and color. Highlights: - Light installation - Hochofen - Amphitheater
- 4.4 (38)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrEntertaining and scenic hiking tour in Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The shady and beautiful loop leads through the Duisburg city forest and enchants with idyllic forest paths, streams and ponds in the middle of the city. A beautiful highlight is the castle-like country estate Haus Hartenfels. The tour can be started at the parking lot in Kammerstraße. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Hartenfels House
- 4.1 (25)·Hard·18.1 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular hiking event on the Ruhr, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the official course of the 30 km route of the LittleMammut hiking event, which takes place as part of the Germany-wide mammoth marches. More details about the "Mammoth March" event can be found directly at the event (see "Tips"). Highlights of the hike: - Valley of the Ruhr - Green path - North Duisburg Landscape Park - Vanderort landscape park
- 4.8 (5)·Hard·28.1 mi·Est. 10–11 hrThe scenic route follows the paths of the annual Mammutmarsch Ruhrgebiet, a well-known long-distance walking event that connects industrial heritage with green corridors. Starting in Duisburg and heading toward Essen, the trail takes visitors past impressive monuments of the industrial age, showing how nature has reclaimed former production sites. The terrain consists of flat, well-paved bike paths, old railway lines, and gravel tracks through urban forests. Walking along these historical...
- 4.8 (7)·Moderate·27.7 mi·Est. 10–11 hrDemanding and varied mountain bike tour near Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. Exciting round for a mountain bike adventure, rest stops are available. You can also arrive by bus and train. Parking spaces are also available. Highlights of the tour: - Drive along the Rhine - Great views - Idyllic natural and urban landscapes
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·25.6 mi·Est. 9–10 hrThis is the official route for the 42 km Mammutlauf race in Duisburg. This extensive long-distance route invites you to thoroughly explore the greenest corners of the Ruhr region. The official loop trail begins and ends at the historic Duisburg-Nord Landscape Park and quickly takes hikers out of the city and into nature. The flat trail winds through the peaceful Duisburg City Forest and continues toward Mülheim an der Ruhr. Along the way, you can marvel at impressive structures such as the...
- 4.5 (5)·Moderate·9.8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis hike starts in the neighborhood of Baerl. It leads through the Baerler Busch and then makes a loop around the Lohheidsee and finally reaches Orsoyerberg and Orsoy. As the hike continues, you will pass the Rheinaue Binsheim nature reserve. The hike ends on the towpath along the Rhine.
- 3.7 (2)·Moderate·34.3 mi·Est. 12–13 hrPopular long-distance hike in the Ruhr area, North Rhine-Westphalia This route corresponds to the 55 km route of the "Little Mammut" hiking event, which takes place as part of the "Mammutmarsch Ruhr". More information on the "Mammut March" event can be found under "Tips". This is an interesting hike for everyone who wants to discover industrial monuments and industrial landscapes of the Ruhr area in a slower way. Enjoyment of nature is not neglected either - the route runs through several...
- 4.3 (2)·Moderate·36.8 mi·Est. 13–14.5 hrInteresting, varied circular route near Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route leads from Duisburg Wedau along the Rhine over old railway lines to the north of the city. Passing the Alsumer Berg, it leads over the former Wolf Railway Line to the former railway line of Hüttenwerke Oberhausen AG, the HOAG Trasse. As an extension, this leads to the former Meiderich ironworks, now the North Landscape Park. The now legendary 24H MTB Duisburg course is used for a short time, until the trail...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest historic site trail in Duisburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest historic site trail in Duisburg is Pilgerroute (D-Route 7) Etappe 11: Duisburg - Köln. This trail is estimated to be 49.8 mi long.
Which historic site trail has the most elevation gain in Duisburg?
Duisburg: With an ascent of 3,297 ft, Pilgerroute (D-Route 7) Etappe 11: Duisburg - Köln has the most elevation gain of all of the historic site trails in the area. The next highest ascent for historic site trails is Duisburg - Rheinberg - Xanten - Grieth with 2,545 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult historic site trail in Duisburg?
The most popular and difficult historic site trail in Duisburg is Mammoth March Ruhr (30 km) with a 4.1-star rating from 25 reviews.
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- Strandbad Wolfssee
- Wambachsee
- Wolfsberg
- Wildförstersee
- Böllertsee
- Hochofen
- DAV Duisburger Nordparkhütte
- Kleine Emscher
- Anger
- Aussichtsturm Wolfsberg
- Wohnmobilstellplatz am Landschaftspark
- Flaggenmast Mühlenweide
- Alsumer Berg (Beecker Halde)
- Innenhafen Duisburg
- Biotop
- Haus Hartenfels
- Toeppersee
- Südhafen Walsum
- Halde Rockelsberg
- Haubachsee