Best waterfall trails in Essen
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Explore the most popular waterfall 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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- 4.1 (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...
- 4.6 (3)·Moderate·29.2 mi·Est. 11–12 hrPromising bike tour through Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. It is tour No. 4 from Stefan Höpel, Bahnradeln im Ruhrgebiet, Klartext Verlag, 2013, but with the start from Konrad-Adenauer-Brücke. Nice tour with nature (Grugaweg, Ruhrtalbahn) and city (Mülheim). Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Nice views
- 4.1 (6)·Hard·26.7 mi·Est. 13–14.5 hrPopular loop trail in Niederbergisches Land, North Rhine-Westphalia This beautiful, but with over 40 km length, also quite demanding route leads around Langenberg and can be enjoyed as part of a hike or a bike tour. Since it mostly goes through open fields, there are some great views of the Ruhr valley. Of course, idyllic forest passages are not neglected either. There are places to stay and stop for a break. The route can be reached by bus and train and can be shortened if necessary, as you...
- 3.9 (5)·Moderate·26.8 mi·Est. 11–12 hrScenic tour in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This cycle route leads around the Bredeneyer-Kreuz. The best way to cycle this route is in an anti-clockwise direction. It passes through the districts of Bürgerhaus, Rüttenscheid, Hoslterhausen, Margarethenhöhe, Schuir, Werden, Bredeney, Heisingen and Bellinghausen. The route can be reached by bus or train and there are numerous places to stop for refreshments. Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna -...
- 4.6 (4)·Moderate·33 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hrVaried mountain bike tour near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. From natural single trails in dense forest to the stately castle on the lake shore, everything is included on this MTB tour starting at Essen-Huegel train station. The route runs in a wide arc around Lake Baldeney, the largest of the six reservoirs on the Ruhr. Highlights of the tour: - Singletrack sections - Lake Baldeney - Heisinger Ruhraue nature reserve - Schellenberg Castle - Langenhorst Forest - Dellbach Valley - Baldeney...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest waterfall trail in Essen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest waterfall trail in Essen is Baldeneysee Loop. This trail is estimated to be 33.0 mi long.
Which waterfall trail has the most elevation gain in Essen?
Essen: With an ascent of 5,255 ft, Baldeneysee Loop has the most elevation gain of all of the waterfall trails in the area. The next highest ascent for waterfall trails is Langenberger Höhentour with 4,940 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult waterfall trail in Essen?
The most popular and difficult waterfall trail in Essen is Rund um Kettwig - Werden - Bladeneysee with a 5.0-star rating from 3 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