Best trails near Dicker Berg

History-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...

Official 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...

This 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.

Shady 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...

Beautiful, 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: -...

Popular loop trail near Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Nachtigallstrasse car park is the start and end point of the Muttentaler loop trail A2. You walk through the Muttental city forest and pass mining relics and Steinhausen Castle. You can stop off at Steinhausen Castle or in the Herberholz colliery (note the seasonal opening times). Highlights of the hike: - Steinhausen Castle - Herberholz colliery - City forest Muttental

Scenic mountain bike tour in Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia. The tour is designed more for mountain biking, but can also be ridden by experienced touring cyclists. The starting point is the port of Heveney on Lake Kemnader. From there, the route leads through the Ölbachtal valley and the Wittener Papenholz to Steinhausen Castle. The route continues into the old mining area of Muttental, which is the name of the tour. Past the trout ponds, an intense ascent awaits. This is followed by...

Leisurely bike tour near Witten Not the most demanding route, but partly on the beautiful "Rheinischer Esel" route. On the long loop we went into a wooded area where there were wagons and other interesting things from the mining industry. It's worth stopping now and again to enjoy the view.

A very nice tour with many climbs and descents, great forest passages and wonderful views. Most of the route follows the SGV's cave path X4 (very well marked in both directions). It is possible to break off the tour at kilometer 12 and take bus 593 to Wetter (runs every hour). Accessible by bus and train. There are places to stop for refreshments, but only towards the end of the hike.