Best paved trails in Essen
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Explore the most popular paved trails near Essen with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.2 (23)·Moderate·30 mi·Est. 9.5–10 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.
- 4.4 (23)·Easy·4.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis 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.
- 3.0 (1)·Hard·60.6 miChallenging run in the Ruhr region. This is the running route of the annual Megamarsch. As some sections of the route may be closed to traffic on the day of the event, it is essential to follow the road traffic regulations on the other days. Near the Romberg and Kreuzberg, the route is slightly uphill, so you can enjoy beautiful views of the city. Highlights: - Views of Mühlheim
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest paved trail in Essen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest paved trail in Essen is RTF EssenerRadGenuss – 110er Runde. This trail is estimated to be 72.4 mi long.
Which paved trail has the most elevation gain in Essen?
Essen: With an ascent of 3,713 ft, RTF EssenerRadGenuss – 110er Runde has the most elevation gain of all of the paved trails in the area. The next highest ascent for paved trails is Rund um Kupferdreh über Herzkamp/Gennebreck und Bökenbusch with 3,694 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult paved trail in Essen?
The most popular and difficult paved trail in Essen is Megamarsch Ruhrgebiet 2019 - 100km with a 3.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
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- Halde Pörtingsiepen
- Bootshaus Seehof
- Aussichtspunkt Freiherr von Stein
- Burgruine Neue Isenburg
- Schloss Baldeney
- Alter Kupferdreher Bahnhof
- Campingpark Baldeneysee
- Baldeneyer Berg
- Baldeneysee
- Lore, ehem. Zeche Prinz Friedrich
- Pasberg
- Lummerland
- Wasserturbine
- Ruhrcamping
- Haus Horst
- Neue Isenburg / Essen - Burgruine
- Kokerei Zollverein
- Sonnenrad
- Rollenlager
- Ablaufberg des ehem. Güterbahnhofs Steele-Süd