Best lake trails in Gelsenkirchen
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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...
- 4.5 (5)·Easy·4.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly tour through Resser Schweiz to Westerholt Castle, North Rhine-Westphalia. A leisurely stroll through idyllic Westerholt and across the fields of Resser Schweiz. Expansive views and small rivers round off the hike. The cultural highlight of the tour is Westerholt Castle. You can stop off in Westerholt. Highlights: - Path along the Holzbach - sunny landscape - Westerholt Castle
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·23.7 mi·Est. 9–9.5 hrBeautiful, varied route near Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. A beautiful route that is particularly impressive in the sun and clear weather. You can then also see the "sundials". From the parking lot always along the canal (against the current), the route is usually signposted. There is an information board on the bridge in front of the Grimberg harbor. From there you follow the EPR / industrial culture sign color red cycle path. Until the Rhine Herne Canal comes, from there back...
- 3.3 (3)·Easy·18 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrMostly flat racing bike route in the north of Gladbeck, North Rhine-Westphalia. This hike can be reached by bus and train (Bellendorfsweg bus stop). There are also refreshment stops in Kirchhellen. The route is suitable as a day trip from Gelsenkirchen or Essen. The route runs from the B244 in a westerly direction to Kirchhellen and past the Heidesee. The route then leads back to the starting point in the south via Grafenwald. Highlights of the hike: - largely flat circuit - Relax at the...
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·45.4 mi·Est. 18–19.5 hrA varied bike tour in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point is the head office of Gelsenwasser in Gelsenkirchen. Along the Emscher to the Ruhr Zoo from here via the Erztrasse to the Jahrhunderthalle and through the south of Bochum, the Lottental to the Kemnader reservoir. A visit to the Kemnade moated castle is a must. Down the Ruhr it goes on to Essen Steele. From here uphill back through regional green corridors to the Gelsenwasserverwaltung. Highlights of the route: -...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Gelsenkirchen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Gelsenkirchen is RTF RSV Gelsenkirchen 2016 - 114er Strecke. This trail is estimated to be 71.4 mi long.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Gelsenkirchen?
Gelsenkirchen: With an ascent of 5,931 ft, RTF RSV Gelsenkirchen 2016 - 114er Strecke has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is RTF RSV Gelsenkirchen 2017 - 113er Strecke with 5,820 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult lake trail in Gelsenkirchen?
The most popular and difficult lake trail in Gelsenkirchen is Über die Erztrasse ins Ruhrtal with a 5.0-star rating from 1 reviews.
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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