Best kid-friendly trails in Gelsenkirchen
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Explore the most popular kid-friendly 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.
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- 4.1 (42)·Easy·7.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried 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...
- 4.0 (29)·Moderate·5.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrFamily-friendly hike in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route, located in the south of Gelsenkirchen, leads to the Halde Rheinelbe and the Mechtenberg nature reserve. Along the way, the works of art by the Hamburg artist Prigamm can be admired, who combines nature and industry in his works. The start is at the Science Park train station. There are some parking spaces nearby. Highlights of the route: - Sculpture forest - Bismarck Tower
- 3.0 (1)·Easy·52.7 mi·Est. 20–22 hrVersatile bike tour around Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route offers very little road, but mainly tracks, cycle paths and forest paths. From Gelsenkirchen the route leads through many beautiful parks and protected forest areas. Highlights: - varying landscape - many places to stop
- Moderate·7.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrBeautiful loop in Gelsenkirchen in North Rhine-Westphalia This walk runs through Gelsenkirchen and up to the Rheinelbe spoil tip, from where there is a wonderful view. In Von-Wedelstaedt-Park, you walk through an inner-city wooded area and the fantastic sculpture forest. The start and finish are at Gelsenkirchen main station. Highlights: - View from the Rheinelbe spoil tip - Rheinelbe Park - Von-Wedelstaedt Park
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest kid-friendly trail in Gelsenkirchen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest kid-friendly trail in Gelsenkirchen is Gelsenkirchen nach Ickern. This trail is estimated to be 52.7 mi long.
Which kid friendly trail has the most elevation gain in Gelsenkirchen?
Gelsenkirchen: With an ascent of 4,511 ft, Gelsenkirchen nach Ickern has the most elevation gain of all of the kid-friendly trails in the area. The next highest ascent for kid-friendly trails is Ore railway line with 662 ft of elevation gain.
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Points of interest
- Halde Rheinelbe
- Halde an der Marina Gelsenkirchen
- Rentiergehege
- Flusspferde
- Kinderland
- Nymphäenteich
- Kräutergarten
- Dahliengarten
- Französischer Garten
- Pumpwerk im Nordsternpark
- Nordsternturm
- Ziegenmichelhof
- Schloss Berge
- Halde Rungenberg
- Altes Bahnwärterhäuschen Hugo-Bahn
- Halde Zollverein 4/11
- Nordsternpark (GmbH)
- Gelsenkirchen Schloss Horst
- Hildegard von Bingen
- Ewaldsee