Best wildlife trails in Witten
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Explore the most popular wildlife 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 (94)·Moderate·3.4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrScenic hiking trail in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia. Starting at the hiking car park, the route leads past the Hammerteich pond and the game reserve. Great views can be enjoyed along the way. It also goes to the monument on the Hohenstein. There is a café at the petting zoo and Haus Hohenstein for refreshments. Dogs must be kept on a lead at the start of the walk and at the monument. The start is at the car park at the "Hammerteich" playground. There are also public bathrooms...
- 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
- 4.7 (42)·Moderate·4.2 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful hiking trail through the city forest of Vormholz near Witten in North Rhine-Westphalia This route in the southwest of Witten always leads through the Vormtal city forest and the Muttental city forest, which has a number of historic collieries to visit. Highlights: - City forest Vormholz - City forest Muttental - Muttenbach
- 4.3 (11)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrRelaxing forest hike in North Rhine-Westphalia. It goes to the southeast of the Ruhr area, namely to the Kermelbach nature reserve, which is well worth seeing. The start is on Herdecker Strasse in Witten. The path leads through the sometimes dense sometimes lighter forest. There is something magical about the beech wood, with its small streams, hills and diverse fauna. A good route to relax, slow down or just to admire the power of nature. The forest is also often used to let the dogs run out.
- 4.5 (16)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrA scenic hiking trail in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point is the Kohlensiepen hiking car park. First over the Wartenberg and then along the foot of the Arensberg. Then back via Borbach. Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Nice prospects
- 4.9 (4)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrForested hiking trail near Witten in North Rhine-Westphalia From the hiking car park in the Vormholz city forest, this hiking trail runs in a southerly direction to the Bommerholz, which is located on the edge of the Elbschebachtal nature reserve. Highlights: - Hiking in nature reserves - shady forest paths - Fishing pond at the Muttenbach
- 4.4 (11)·Moderate·8.6 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrVaried and promising excursion in Borbach near Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia. Idyllic and charming route that leads through the beech wood. There are beautiful views and nice shady forest trails. Highlights of the tour: - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Great views of the area
- 3.8 (4)·Moderate·4.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrBeautiful hiking trail in the Ruhr Valley near Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia A particularly pleasant tour in summer, as you can take a deep breath on shady forest paths and are not constantly exposed to the heat. Highlights of the tour: - View of the Ruhr - Hiking at the Barbach - beautiful valleys and shady forest paths
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest wildlife trail in Witten?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Witten is Buchenholz and Arenberg. This trail is estimated to be 8.6 mi long.
Which wildlife trail has the most elevation gain in Witten?
Witten: With an ascent of 1,295 ft, Buchenholz and Arenberg has the most elevation gain of all of the wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is From the Vormholz municipal forest to the Bommerholz with 1,138 ft of elevation gain.
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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