Best city walk trails in Gelsenkirchen

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Explore the most popular city walk trails near Gelsenkirchen with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.

Top trails

#1 - Ore railway line
4.1 (42)·Easy·7.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Varied bike tour near Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Erzbahntrasse is one of the most popular cycle paths in Bochum - undisturbed and without major inclines you can discover interesting stations of industrial history. The path follows the former railway line that connected various companies to the Rhine-Herne Canal between 1912 and 1929. Mines, the old steelworks and the canal are just a few of the historic sights. The path contains hardly any crossings and is very well suited...
#2 - Nordsternpark - Halde Mathias - Rhein-Herne-Kanal
5.0 (1)·Moderate·10.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
#3 - Rund um Heßler: Stadthafen - Rhein-Herne-Kanal - Westfriedhof
3.0 (1)·Moderate·5.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
#4 - Gelsenkirchener Zechensiedlungen
Easy·3.6 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
#5 - Bismarck Rundweg Dreieck
Moderate·5.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
#6 - Gelsenkirchen zur Veltins-Arena durch den Nordsternpark
Moderate·16.5 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hr

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest city walk trail in Gelsenkirchen?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest city walk trail in Gelsenkirchen is Gelsenkirchen zur Veltins-Arena durch den Nordsternpark. This trail is estimated to be 16.5 mi long.

Which city walk trail has the most elevation gain in Gelsenkirchen?

Gelsenkirchen: With an ascent of 1,171 ft, Gelsenkirchen zur Veltins-Arena durch den Nordsternpark has the most elevation gain of all of the city walk trails in the area. The next highest ascent for city walk trails is Nordsternpark - Halde Mathias - Rhein-Herne-Kanal with 669 ft of elevation gain.