Best beach trails in Essen
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Explore the most popular beach trails near Essen 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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- 4.1 (29)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrVery nice loop in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia This circular route is located on the edge of the Huelenhaine nature reserve in the Schellenberger Forest, bordered on the other side by Lake Baldeney. Start is at Jagdhaus Schellenberg, from there it goes after a short stretch along the road into the forest and to Lake Baldeney. The beautiful path along the shore and through the forest offers pure relaxation and lets you relax and switch off in a short time. The Baldeneysee is the largest of a...
- 4.3 (34)·Hard·23.5 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrVaried hiking tour in Kupferdreh near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. A great hike with variety. At Baldeneysee, you will see beautiful sights such as the Isenburg castle ruins. Highlights: - Railway bridge copper rotation - Lake Baldeney - Heisinger Bogen bird sanctuary - Yacht Club Ruhrland Essen - Baldeney Forest - Castle ruins of Neue Isenburg - Kruppwald - Wild gate Heissiwald - Brehm Island - Seaside Beach Baldeneysee lido
- 4.2 (23)·Moderate·30 mi·Est. 9.5–10 hrThe Baldeneysee is located in the south of Essen. Just northeast of it lies the Bochum Railway Museum. Here begins the circular route that leads to Baldeneysee and back and is best mastered by bike. The route around Lake Baldeney alone is 27 kilometers long. On the circular route you can enjoy the nature around the lake and many vantage points invite you to linger.
- 4.3 (12)·Moderate·29.7 mi·Est. 9–10 hrStage 5 of the Ruhr Valley Cycle Path. The last section of the RuhrtalRadweg continues through the Pott from Essen to the final destination Duisburg. But first it goes over the Baldeneysee to Mühlheim ad Ruhr. In addition to the water station and Aquarius water museum, the "city on the river" has the art museum in the old post office to offer. We continue through the picturesque Styrumer Ruhraue nature reserve, which delights ornithologists in particular with its numerous species of birds....
- 4.6 (3)·Moderate·29.2 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrPromising bike tour through Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. It is tour No. 4 from Stefan Höpel, Bahnradeln im Ruhrgebiet, Klartext Verlag, 2013, but with the start from Konrad-Adenauer-Brücke. Nice tour with nature (Grugaweg, Ruhrtalbahn) and city (Mülheim). Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Nice views
- 4.5 (2)·Hard·25.7 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrVaried hike between Essen and Duesseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point of this 41 km long hike is the S-Bahn station Essen-Stadtwald, the destination is the S-Bahn station Duesseldorf-Rath. The route is very varied: from asphalt trails in towns to lonely paths in nature reserves, everything is included. Highlights of the hike: - Essen - Forests near Hugenpoet and Landsberg nature reserve - Kettwig reservoir - Lake Baldeney - Kettwig - Dusseldorf - Schellenberg Forest - Aaper...
- 3.9 (5)·Moderate·26.7 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hrScenic tour in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This cycle route leads around the Bredeneyer-Kreuz. The best way to cycle this route is in an anti-clockwise direction. It passes through the districts of Bürgerhaus, Rüttenscheid, Hoslterhausen, Margarethenhöhe, Schuir, Werden, Bredeney, Heisingen and Bellinghausen. The route can be reached by bus or train and there are numerous places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna -...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest beach trail in Essen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest beach trail in Essen is Steele - Dahlhausen via Leinpfad. This trail is estimated to be 49.4 mi long.
Which beach trail has the most elevation gain in Essen?
Essen: With an ascent of 3,848 ft, Baldeneysee Loop has the most elevation gain of all of the beach trails in the area. The next highest ascent for beach trails is Permanente CTF: Bewegt durch Felder und Wälder with 2,362 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult beach trail in Essen?
The most popular and difficult beach trail in Essen is Baldeneysteig Nordseite with a 4.3-star rating from 34 reviews.
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- Halde Pörtingsiepen
- Bootshaus Seehof
- Aussichtspunkt Freiherr von Stein
- Burgruine Neue Isenburg
- Schloss Baldeney
- Alter Kupferdreher Bahnhof
- Campingpark Baldeneysee
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- Haus Horst
- Neue Isenburg / Essen - Burgruine
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- Ablaufberg des ehem. Güterbahnhofs Steele-Süd