Best rails trails in Duisburg

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Explore the most popular rails trails 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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#1 - Von Duisburg über die HOAG Trasse
4.3 (2)·Moderate·36.8 mi·Est. 13–14.5 hr
Interesting, 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...
#2 - Pilgerweg Bistum Essen 2: Duisburg - Essener Dom
Moderate·26.4 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
Varied hike from Duisburg to Essen. The diocese of Essen has had its own pilgrimage route since the summer of 2018. Now it is possible to make a pilgrimage criss-crossing the Ruhr diocese over a distance of more than 200 kilometres. Five marked, very different paths lead from the Sauerland, from the Rhine, from the northern Ruhr area or from the south of Essen to Essen Cathedral - or in the opposite direction. The Duisburg-Essen section takes in all facets of the Ruhr area - in addition to...

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest rails trail in Duisburg?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest rails trail in Duisburg is Von Duisburg über die HOAG Trasse. This trail is estimated to be 36.8 mi long.

Which rails trail has the most elevation gain in Duisburg?

Duisburg: With an ascent of 2,204 ft, Von Duisburg über die HOAG Trasse has the most elevation gain of all of the rail trails in the area. The next highest ascent for rail trails is Pilgerweg Bistum Essen 2: Duisburg - Essener Dom with 1,938 ft of elevation gain.