Best forest trails in Essen
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- 4.5 (191)·Moderate·8.9 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular 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....
- 4.5 (166)·Moderate·3.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrShort circular hike through the forests near Hugenpoet and Landsberg. The start and end point is the Breitscheider Berg hiking car park at the Kettwig Catholic Cemetery in front of the bridge. The course of the path is chosen so that it runs entirely on unpaved roads and paths. If the weather is good at the weekend, there is a lot of hiking activity in the area. However, since the route does not follow a uniformly marked path, it does not matter much. The path is not consistently marked but...
- 4.4 (60)·Hard·13.6 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrPopular, quiet hiking trail near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This scenic route leads around the Baldeneysee, where the beautiful Ruhr Valley landscape can be experienced up close. It starts at the parking lot at the EWSC. In an easterly direction to the Hardenbergufer where the lake is crossed over the bridge. Mostly along the shore it goes back. Forests, hills, narrow paths and meadows await. The ruins of the Esener Isenburg are passed above the lake as well as the small forest areas...
- 4.1 (29)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 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...
- 4.2 (53)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic loop through the Schellernberg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. The loop leads through the Schellenberg forest and past the Korter cliff. From here there is a beautiful panoramic view over Lake Baldeney. The trail then descends steeply to Lake Baldeney and climbs back up to Schellenberg Forest past the Hundsnocken colliery. Passing Schellenberg Castle, the route finally returns to the starting point. There are a few meters of elevation gain on this route. Dogs can run freely on the...
- 4.5 (27)·Easy·2.1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrShort 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
- 4.3 (33)·Hard·23.6 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 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·30.2 mi·Est. 12–13 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.
- 4.2 (40)·Easy·3.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrEnchanting 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...
- 4.1 (28)·Easy·17.9 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrScenic 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...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Essen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Essen is Bergischer Weg. This trail is estimated to be 159.4 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Essen?
Essen: With an ascent of 26,587 ft, Bergischer Weg has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Essen - Kierspe with 15,915 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Essen?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Essen is Baldeneysee-Steig Start Werden with a 4.4-star rating from 60 reviews.
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- Aussichtspunkt Freiherr von Stein
- Burgruine Neue Isenburg
- Schloss Baldeney
- Campingpark Baldeneysee
- Alter Kupferdreher Bahnhof
- Baldeneysee
- Baldeneysee
- Pasberg
- Lummerland
- Haus Horst
- Neue Isenburg / Essen - Burgruine
- Salzverladung
- Halde Eickwinkel
- Neue Werkstatt
- Kokerei Zollverein
- Gleisharfe (Süd)
- Springer-Teich
- Ablaufberg des ehem. Güterbahnhofs Steele-Süd
- Rollenlager
- Reste des Leinpfad