Best bird watching trails in Hattingen

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Explore the most popular bird watching trails near Hattingen 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 - Felderbachtal: Heimannsbusch - Hölterberg
4.0 (8)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
Versatile, beautiful hiking trail through the Felderbach valley in North Rhine-Westphalia. South of Hattingen, this hiking trail runs through the beautiful Felderbach valley via Heimannsbusch and the Hölterberg. Highlights of the hike: - NSG Felderbachtal - Holterberg - Retreat in the kidney courtyard - Hiking in valleys
#2 - Sandkuhle - Wünnerhof - Nizzabad
4.7 (3)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
This loop trail is located in Velbert-Langenberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, within the transition zone between the Ruhr area and the Bergisches Land. The route connects the forested valley around the Nizzabad outdoor pool with the agricultural uplands near Wunnerhof and Sandkuhle. The terrain is characterized by rolling hills, alternating between dense deciduous woods and open meadows that provide lines of sight across the surrounding landscape. The trail surface consists of a combination of...
#3 - Über Kreiswald - Hackenberg - Sahlberg
4.3 (6)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
Idyllic hiking tour with great views in Hattingen, North Rhine-Westphalia. Special highlights on this round are the Hackenberg & the Sahlberg. There you have the opportunity to enjoy beautiful views of the surroundings. Highlights of the tour: - Fantastic views from Hackenberg & Sahlberg - Interesting local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscape in the district forest

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest bird watching trail in Hattingen?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest bird watching trail in Hattingen is Über Kreiswald - Hackenberg - Sahlberg. This trail is estimated to be 7.8 mi long.

Which bird watching trail has the most elevation gain in Hattingen?

Hattingen: With an ascent of 1,656 ft, Über Kreiswald - Hackenberg - Sahlberg has the most elevation gain of all of the birding trails in the area. The next highest ascent for birding trails is Felderbachtal: Heimannsbusch - Hölterberg with 1,187 ft of elevation gain.