Best bird watching trails in Essen

Popular circular loop trail near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia This family-friendly circular route around the Baldeneysee in Essen is very popular and attracts many skaters, cyclists, runners and hikers, especially on weekends. The route runs picturesquely directly on the shore of Lake Baldeney, past historical monuments such as the former Pörtingsiepen colliery and the Scheppen house. During the spring and summer months, numerous wild geese can be seen with their young on the lake shore....

Varied 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

One section of this route requires crossing the Ruhr by ferry. This ferry only operates on a seasonal basis. It is important to inform yourself in advance.

Popular loop trail near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This relaxed tour begins at the train station in Essen-Kupferdreh. You hike along the Ruhr and Lake Baldeney to the former Carl Funke colliery. Arrived in the eastern foothills of the Baldeneyer Forest, you finally set off on the way back. Highlights of the hike: - Dysentery - Lake Baldeney - Heisinger Bogen bird sanctuary nature reserve - Baldeney Forest

Stage 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....

This route explores the protected floodplain landscape of the Heisinger Aue nature reserve along the banks of the Ruhr. The path proceeds primarily on paved walkways and gravel tracks that run parallel to the water. Views extend across Lake Baldeney, where diverse waterfowl such as cormorants and grey herons are frequently present. The terrain remains largely flat as it winds through zones of willow and alder growth typical of the river valley. The area is also associated with a recurring...

A bourgeois and promising walk in Kray near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This tour through the landscape park Mechtenberg. Beautiful fields and meadows accompany you on the way. We recommend the view from the vantage point at the Bismarck Tower. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views of the area - Local flora and fauna - Landscape Park Mechtenberg