Best river trails in Gelsenkirchen
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Explore the most popular river 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...
- 4.5 (15)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic circular route in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a circular route through the Nordsternpark over the Eickwinkel dump and the Schurenbach dump in Gelsenkirchen. There is very good foresight from the heaps. The paths are in good condition. Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Nice views
- 3.9 (12)·Easy·3.8 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPromising round tour in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Great circular route around Resser Mark, which brings a lot of variety to everyday life. You start from the parking lot next to Münsterstraße and walk around the small path. Highlights of the tour: - Resser Mark - Holzbach - Emscherbruch nature reserve, west of Kleinweg
- 3.5 (8)·Moderate·26.7 mi·Est. 10–11 hrPromising and demanding mountain bike tour in Wattenscheid near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. A nice round for a little mountain bike experience around Essen. Refreshments are available. Highlights of the tour: - A bit along the Ruhr - Beautiful & varied landscape - Great views of the area
- 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...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Gelsenkirchen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Gelsenkirchen is RTF RSV Gelsenkirchen 2016 - 114er Strecke. This trail is estimated to be 71.4 mi long.
Which river 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 river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is RTF RSV Gelsenkirchen 2017 - 113er Strecke with 5,820 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Gelsenkirchen?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Gelsenkirchen is Gelsenkirchen - Ahsen - Haltern - Marl - Herten with a 3.0-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