Best kid-friendly 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....

Short 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...

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

Family-friendly loop trail in the Kruppwald, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Kruppwald is a beautiful piece of forest between Essen and Lake Baldeney. The loop trail A1 explores the Kruppwald on an overall very relaxed route. With the exception of a small climb, the loop should also be manageable for children. Highlights of the hike: - natural forest paths - Stop for refreshments at the Seeblick restaurant (optional)

Varied walk near Dilldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route is suitable both as a nice walk and as a nice running route. The Hundebrücke (dog bridge) is crossed from the kidney hofer street car park and after a solid ascent the route leads along the Singscheiderhöhe with an enjoyable view. The way back leads through the Deilbachtal along the eponymous stream. Highlights: - varied route - beautiful foresight - Path along the Deilbach

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...

Popular loop near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a relaxed loop in the Ruhr Valley near Essen. The route starts in Burgaltendorf, from where it leads through the water extraction area to the Ruhr. The route follows an old towpath along the Ruhr. The way back is through the Wichteltal. The last section leads through a residential area. Part of the route runs along roads. The marking is A2. Highlights of the hike: - Ruhr - Wichteltal - Wichteltal animal enclosure (free admission) -...

Adventurous bike tour in the Ruhr area near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This loop is accessible by bus and train (stop Gervinusstraße). For those arriving by car, parking is available in the city center. There are also refreshment stops along the route. The route is, therefore, ideal as a day trip from Essen and the surrounding area. In addition, the The bike path starts in the Frohnhausen district of Essen. The route leads on excellent pavement, among other things, through the...