Best forest trails in Hattingen
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Explore the most popular forest 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.
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- 4.4 (134)·Moderate·8.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried loop route in Elfringhauser Schweiz, North Rhine-Westphalia As an extension of the Bergerhof Rundweg A5, this route leads along a beautiful stretch through the Bergisches Land. From the starting point, it leads on a path through the Hattinger Hügelland until it meets the Felderbachtal Rundweg A2. Here one can either follow the "A2" signs along the arch or walk a piece of unmarked path until it meets Graf-Engelbert-Weg X28. The route leads along the popular Graf-Engelbert-Weg X28 to...
- 4.6 (97)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrBeautiful hiking trail near Hattingen in North Rhine-Westphalia. This route starts at the Bergerhof hiking car park and leads along easily accessible hiking trails through the district forest and past the Immelberg and the Juttermannsberg, often leading along beautiful streams. Highlights: - Hiking at the Porbecke - Through the district forest - Juttermannsberg
- 4.7 (79)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrIdyllic and family-friendly loop in Hattingen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Felderbachtal leads through the Elfringhauser Schweiz, which, with its typical hilly landscape, provides a lot of beautiful views between the Ruhr area and the Bergisches Land. Especially for attitudes and surroundings, it is a popular local recreation destination. The trail is particularly popular when the weather is nice and can be quite crowded. You can park at the starting point at the Am Roten Haus hiking car...
- 4.4 (32)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrThe first meters are a little steeper, later the slopes are humane. In many places you have an excellent view. Despite the damp winter weather, the paths were firm and hardly muddy. A small section had to be climbed through fallen trees with a bit of climbing. After a steep descent (tarred ground) you come back to the Felderbachtal. On the opposite side, a path leads directly to the parking lot. Parking lot directly on Felderbachstrasse. for about 20 cars.
- 3.9 (47)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrScenic loop in Velbert, North Rhine-Westphalia. The loop first leads up through the forest to the Isenburg ruins. The castle was completed in 1200 by order of Count Adolf von Altena and his brother Arnold von Altena and has had an eventful and dramatic history - it was destroyed again just 25 years after it was built! There are places to stop for refreshments in Nierenhof. The starting point is the parking lot at the school in Nierenhof. The tour can also be easily started from...
- 4.5 (29)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrLeisurely circular hike through Elfringhauser Schweiz. This hike starts at the Bergerhof hiking car park and leads through the beautiful fields, hills and forests of North Rhine-Westphalia, with many passages on paved paths. Farm animals, wildflowers and hilltop views abound along the route. It's an excellent trail for running or walking the dog. There are also several small streams and creeks. At the very end of the hike, it goes through the district forest again. Highlights of the hike: -...
- 3.8 (39)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrExciting and panoramic bike tour in Hattingen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This fairly short cycle tour circles Lake Kemnader completely. The starting and end points are at Kemnader Haus. From there the route goes in an anti-clockwise direction. The cycle path and pedestrian path are well separated from each other. There are many opportunities to take a break. There is a bicycle rental shop on the west bank in Oveney. Highlights: - Kemnader House - Lake Kemnader - Many places to stop for...
- 3.8 (18)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrRelaxed loop trail near Hattingen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This almost 12 km long hike leads from Hattingen train station around the "Ruhraue Hattingen Winz" nature reserve. For a beautiful view of the Hattingen Ruhr loop, a detour to the Isenberg south of the river is recommended. Highlights of the hike: - Nature reserve "Ruhraue Hattingen Winz" - Detour to Isenberg Castle (optional) - historical Leine path
- 4.2 (29)·Moderate·7.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular circular walk near Hattingen, North Rhine-Westphalia This hike is probably one of the most beautiful on the Ruhr. The high trail has partly steep climbs with magnificent views of the Ruhr, Kemnade dam and waterworks. There are numerous places to stop for refreshments. From Haus Kemnade, after an ascent through the forests of the protected the hike reaches Blankenstein Castle. A detour to the ruins of the high medieval castle is of course planned. It towers imposingly over the Ruhr...
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Hattingen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Hattingen is WestfalenWanderWeg (Fernwanderweg). This trail is estimated to be 135.1 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Hattingen?
Hattingen: With an ascent of 17,631 ft, WestfalenWanderWeg (Fernwanderweg) has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is X28 Graf-Engelbert Trail with 11,797 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Hattingen?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Hattingen is From Stiepel to Gelsenwasser with a 4.7-star rating from 6 reviews.
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- Juttermannsberg
- Sahlberg
- Lichtloch des Herzkämper Erbstollens
- Hansberg
- Eberg
- Kapelle
- Haus Kemnade
- Am Kempel
- Campingplatz "An der Kost"
- 1902 Birschelmühle
- Isenbergbach
- Bismarckturm Hattingen
- Friedrichsberg
- Turm der Burg Blankenstein
- Henrichsteich
- Burg Blankenstein
- Wüstung Taex
- Burg Isenberg (Isenburg)
- Burg Isenberg
- Stollenmundloch der Zeche Verlorener Sohn