Best easy trails in Essen

Beautiful loop in North Rhine-Westphalia This relaxed tour leads on partly paved roads over fields and along farms and you always have great views of Lake Baldeney along the way. On the shore of the lake is also the Haus am See, on whose terrace you can enjoy the beautiful view and delicious food in the warm months. There is parking at the starting point. Highlights: - Lake Baldeney

Short and historic walk in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. In Essen it goes around the Zeche Zollverein. The Zeche Zollverein, also known as the "Eiffel Tower of the Ruhr Area", was a hard coal mine in Essen that was active from 1851 to 1986 and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site (since 2001). Highlights of the tour: - UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes

Enchanting and varied hike in Schönebeck near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. A charming loop in Schönebeck that leads into the unexpectedly green landscape near the town. In the Siepen valleys there are spring streams, forest and the varied ups and downs of the Schönebeck gorge, also known as "Schönebeck Switzerland". There is a parking lot and refreshment stops at the starting point. There are two Essen S-Bahn stations nearby, making it easy to travel to and from the trail by...

Scenic and beautiful cycle tour in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This loop goes along the Zollverein route past Zollverein, to the Rhine-Herne Canal, and from there towards Zoom. From Zoom, the route follows the Erzbahntrasse back towards the south of Gelsenkirchen. The route runs almost exclusively on cycle paths, only crossing roads. The paths are unsuitable for racing bikes and best suited to mountain or touring bikes. From Zollverein to the Rhine-Herne Canal, the new cycle path can now...

Three so-called A-circular trails run through the Heissiwald, an idyllic wooded area on the Ruhr Heights in Essen. The A2 loop trail is the middle of the three routes and is well-suited for a pleasant walk in the woods with children, though it is not suitable for strollers. The trail circles the Heissiwald wildlife enclosure, where you can observe wild sheep, fallow deer, and wild boars up close, among other animals.

Insteressanter tour in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Zollverein Coal Mine is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers insights into the world of coal mining. The area is fascinating and there is much to learn about the coal industry and industrial archaeology. There are guided tours of the area as well as stores and museums. The route is ideal for exploring and jogging. Highlights: - Intriguing facts about coal mining - UNESCO World Heritage Zollverein Coal Mine

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.

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