Best city walk trails in Essen

Versatile Loop in Kettwig, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route leads through the Hugenpoet and Landsberg nature reserve along many highlights. For example, the former castles of Hungenpoet and Landsberg can be admired, and the pretty old town of Kettwig can be explored. The route offers a good mix of historical architecture and beautiful nature. The route starts and ends at Hugenpoet Castle. Highlights: - Hugenpoet Palace - Hugenpoet and Landsberg nature reserve - Landsberg Castle -...

This is a short walk from Essen main station to Essen-Borbeck station. After passing through the university district, you get onto the Rheinische Bahn, which takes you past Krupp Park and Niederfeldsee. The Rheinische Bahn then merges into the Borbeck station cycle path and makes its way to Borbeck-Mitte.

This scenic loop explores the idyllic countryside and historic corners of Essen’s southwestern district. Starting near the Kettwig swimming pool, the path passes the region's first Icelandic horse farm before climbing toward the pilgrimage chapel Maria im Maien. Scenic viewpoints above local farms offer wide perspectives over the rolling hills of the Ruhr Valley. After passing the Rutherhof estate, the trail enters the expansive Kettwig City Forest, known for its peaceful tree-lined tracks...