Best river trails in Oberhausen

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Explore the most popular river 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 - At the Rotbach
4.4 (54)·Easy·4.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
The majority of the forest area of this nature reserve consists of old beech and oak forests - some up to 200 years old. On the Rotbach itself there are also remains of erlenau forest and broken forest. The name Rotbach comes from the red sediments; it is a strongly meandering body of water where you can take a relaxed stroll and enjoy the landscape.
#2 - Knappenhalde - Gleispark Frintrop - Olgapark
4.5 (7)·Moderate·8.6 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
#3 - 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
#4 - 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
#5 - Blau-Gelb-RTF 45er Strecke
5.0 (1)·Easy·27.1 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
Official route of the RTF.
#6 - Blau-Gelb-RTF 75er Strecke
4.0 (1)·Moderate·46.8 mi·Est. 16.5–18.5 hr
Official route of the RTF.
#7 - From Sterkrade to the north
3.3 (2)·Hard·23.7 mi·Est. 9–9.5 hr
#8 - 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
#9 - Permanente CTF RSC Kettwig-Essen: Kettwiger Wald und Wasser
Moderate·28.9 mi·Est. 10–11 hr
Kettwiger forest and water CTF-Permanente. For all those who want to collect 2 points for the BDR annual ranking regardless of the weekend CTF and RTF events or who simply want to drive a nice round through the green close to the city, the RSC Essen-Kettwig has been offering a permanent one since 2020. The 45 km long route starts at the “Haus Ripshorst” information center in Oberhausen-Borbeck. The information center of the Regionalverband Ruhr (RVR) offers interested visitors a lot of...
#10 - Oberhausen nach Orsoy
1.0 (1)·Moderate·28.3 mi·Est. 10–11 hr
Demanding and promising bike tour in Oberhausen near Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia. The tour starts at the main station in Oberhausen and leads north past the Grafenbusch. At the end of the tour you drive along the Rhine and can enjoy the view. Highlights of the tour: - Pretty views of the Rhine - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful and varied natural landscapes - Refreshments available - Bus and train connection

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest river trail in Oberhausen?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Oberhausen is Blau-Gelb-RTF 115er Strecke. This trail is estimated to be 71.9 mi long.

Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Oberhausen?

Oberhausen: With an ascent of 4,045 ft, Blau-Gelb-RTF 115er Strecke has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Von Oberhausen durch die Kirchheller Heide und über Friedrichsfeld with 3,293 ft of elevation gain.