Best forest trails in Oberhausen

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Explore the most popular forest trails near Oberhausen 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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#1 - Rotbach loop trail A6
4.3 (23)·Easy·5.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
Popular loop trail in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This 9 km long hike runs through the beautiful Rotbachtal. Since you spend most of your time in nature reserves, dogs must be kept on a leash. Highlights of the hike: - picturesque Rotbach valley - idyllic forest paths - Hiesfeld Forest nature reserve
#2 - Knappenhalde - Gleispark Frintrop - Olgapark
4.3 (6)·Moderate·8.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
#3 - On the slag mountain
3.9 (6)·Moderate·2.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
Popular walk in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The 159 m high Haniel heap near Bottrop is one of the highest heaps in the Ruhr area. Great views over the Ruhr area and the amphitheater await you at the summit. Highlights of the route: - mountain arena - Halde Haniel - views over the Ruhr area
#4 - Von Obernhausen über Centro-Grafenmühle-Sträterei-Rotbachsee
4.4 (4)·Moderate·28.3 mi·Est. 10–11 hr
Natural mountain bike tour in the north of Oberhausen in North Rhine-Westphalia Starting in the center of Oberhausen, this cycle path runs north to the Hiesfeld Forest nature reserve. The route also passes the Koellnischer Wald nature reserve. Highlights: - Koellnischer Wald & Hiesfelder Wald nature reserves - Halde Haniel - Stop at the Hüskes Schoer beer garden
#5 - Antoniepark und Volksgarten
3.4 (4)·Easy·3.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
#6 - Altstaden über Sterkrade und Holten
5.0 (1)·Moderate·17.6 mi·Est. 6–7 hr
Alstaden-Duisburg Green Path-Holten Ruhrchemie-HOAG-Rhine-Herne Canal
#7 - Blau-Gelb-RTF 45er Strecke
5.0 (1)·Easy·27.1 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
Official route of the RTF.
#8 - Blau-Gelb-RTF 75er Strecke
4.0 (1)·Moderate·46.8 mi·Est. 16.5–18.5 hr
Official route of the RTF.
#9 - From Sterkrade to the north
3.3 (2)·Hard·23.7 mi·Est. 9–9.5 hr
#10 - Jacobi railway line trail
2.6 (3)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Popular railway route cycle path in Oberhausen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Jacobi route, which is just under 7 km long, connects Centro Oberhausen with the Halde Haniel. The route can be used for a leisurely bike tour with the family or as a feeder for longer tours in the Kirchheller Heide. In rain or wet weather conditions, the Jacobi railway line is not recommended for cyclists. Highlights of the tour: - Centro Oberhausen - Gasometer Oberhausen - Halde Haniel - Former colliery Osterfeld

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest forest trail in Oberhausen?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Oberhausen is Von Oberhausen durch die Kirchheller Heide und über Friedrichsfeld. This trail is estimated to be 51.9 mi long.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Oberhausen?

Oberhausen: With an ascent of 3,293 ft, Von Oberhausen durch die Kirchheller Heide und über Friedrichsfeld has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Blau-Gelb-RTF 75er Strecke with 3,018 ft of elevation gain.