Best river trails in Witten
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Explore the most popular river trails near Witten 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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- 4.5 (161)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrBeautiful and promising hiking tour in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia. Refreshing and beautiful loop trail that starts at the Hafen Heveney car park and then leads around Lake Kemnader. There is also the opportunity to take advantage of various leisure activities and explore sights. Highlights of the tour: - Nice prospects - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful and promising water landscapes - Lake Kemnader
- 4.2 (88)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrHistory-charged loop on the Ruhr, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route follows the traces of mining past old collieries and tunnels to the medieval castle ruins of Hardenstein, which are picturesquely situated directly on the Ruhr. The starting point of the hike is the Nightingale Colliery. It goes through a dense forest at a few meters of altitude to a small castle with a sculpture gallery. You can stop for refreshments along the route and can arrive by museum train (reachable by bus and...
- 4.5 (60)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrOfficial hiking trail along the Ruhr river in North Rhine-Westphalia This wonderful hiking trail runs along the beautiful course of the Ruhr river, the Hardenstein nature reserve and the Muttental urban forest, offering idyllic river views as well as shady forest paths. The tour through the Muttental valley combines history, culture and enjoyment of nature. It partly follows the "Mining hiking trail in the Muttental". This trail features 30 information boards depicting the origins of mining...
- 4.1 (37)·Moderate·4.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis path begins at the parking lot in the Vormholz municipal forest. The route passes through the Hardenstein nature reserve, home to Hardenstein Castle, which offers a view of the Ruhr River, which it borders. Then it goes through some fields before you reach the city forest Muttental. A nice mix of history and nature.
- 4.4 (15)·Moderate·10.9 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrAround the locations of the LWL Industrial Museum, bike paths invite you to discover 200 years of industrial history and picturesque natural landscapes. The circuit leads through the Ruhr area on 8 stages. This stage section leads past the highlights: - Hardenstein ruins - Kemnader See - Hattingen's historic old town The route is signposted with red signs.
- 4.2 (18)·Hard·8.9 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrIdyllic circular hiking tour in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia. Starting at the Haus Witten bus stop, you walk straight through the beautiful city park before entering the natural Hohenstein forest and the beech wood. On the way back, the route scores points with the game reserve including a petting zoo (admission is free) and the Hammerteich. Highlights: - Witten City Park - Helen Tower - Helenenberg water reservoir - Hohenstein Forest - Hohenstein (166 m) - Witten game reserve - Hammerpond
- 4.9 (22)·Moderate·4.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrShady circular hike near Witten in North Rhine-Westphalia This hiking tour runs through the cozy city forests of Vormholz and Muttental and offers shady hiking fun, especially in the summer months. At the ruins of Hardenstein, surrounded by the Hardenstein nature reserve of the same name, offers a beautiful view of the course of the Ruhr. The route starts at the Rauendahlstraße hiking car park. Highlights: - Hardenstein castle ruins - shady forest paths in the city forests - beautiful...
- 4.8 (24)·Moderate·3.3 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrCharming and varied excursion in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia. The short hike leads straight from the parking lot into the beautiful, shady beech wood. A dog-friendly tour that also provides a little break from the sun, especially in the summer months. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Pretty natural landscapes
- 4.4 (20)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrBeautiful, idyllic hiking trail in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia. The hike offers an incredible amount of variety. It goes through meadows and forests, a short stretch along the Ruhr river and the history of the region is not neglected either. The ruins of the former moated castle of Hardenstein as well as Steinhausen Castle and several testimonies of the mining industry are located along the way. The start is at the "Nachtigallstraße car park" station Highlights of the route: -...
- 4.0 (25)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrIn the Elbsche valley lies the 32 hectare nature reserve Elbschebach Witten Bommerholz. Wengern is northeast of the valley and Bommerholz to the southwest. The nature reserve comprises a 1.7 km long section of the Elbschebachtal as well as parts of the adjoining slopes. The Elbschebach forms the natural boundaries between the cities of Witten and Wetter. An excellent place for relaxed hikes and walks.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Witten?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Witten is RTF Wittener Himmelfahrt – 153er Strecke. This trail is estimated to be 95.7 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Witten?
Witten: With an ascent of 8,005 ft, RTF Wittener Himmelfahrt – 153er Strecke has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is RTF Wittener Himmelfahrt – 115er Strecke with 6,286 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult river trail in Witten?
The most popular and difficult river trail in Witten is Witten : DREI TÜRME WEG with a 4.2-star rating from 18 reviews.
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Points of interest
- Steinbruch Dünkelberg
- Dicker Berg
- Dönhoff-Brunnen
- Berger-Denkmal
- Hardenstein Castle
- Hindenburgkopf
- ehemaliges Zwangsarbeitslager Nachtigallstraße
- Stollenzeche Maximus
- Verwaltungsgebäude
- Fördergerüst
- Maschinenhaus
- Mühlengraben
- Wartenberg
- Hammerteich
- Zeltwiese KSC Witten
- Johanniskirche
- Halde Hamburg
- Schacht Margarethe
- Göpelschacht Moses
- Sport- und Naturfreunde Witten