Best trails near Schloß Schellenberg
4.4(88 reviews)
Want to check out Schloß Schellenberg from the trail? Good news: 5 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 5 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Schloß Schellenberg are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- 4.2 (53)·Moderate·6.4 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic loop through the Schellernberg Forest, North Rhine-Westphalia. The loop leads through the Schellenberg forest and past the Korter cliff. From here there is a beautiful panoramic view over Lake Baldeney. The trail then descends steeply to Lake Baldeney and climbs back up to Schellenberg Forest past the Hundsnocken colliery. Passing Schellenberg Castle, the route finally returns to the starting point. There are a few meters of elevation gain on this route. Dogs can run freely on the...
- 4.2 (14)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrNear-natural hiking trail through forest areas in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia From the Essen-Stadtwald stop, this route runs through the city forest and to the vantage point of Lake Baldeneyen, where it is worth visiting Baldeney Castle on the shore. The hike also passes through the Hülsenhaine nature reserve in the Schellenberg Forest and Schellenberg Castle. Due to its location, the route is ideally suited as a trip from Essen. Highlights: - Baldeney Castle - View of the Baldeneysee -...
- 4.6 (15)·Moderate·6.9 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrThis hike starts near Schellenberg Castle and leads through the Schellenberger Forest, the Baldeneyer Forest and the Huelenhaine nature reserve in the Schellenberger Forest. In the Baldeneyer forest you have views of the Baldeneysee. Much of the hike is through forested areas and is therefore well shaded.
- 4.5 (2)·Hard·25.8 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrVaried hike between Essen and Duesseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point of this 41 km long hike is the S-Bahn station Essen-Stadtwald, the destination is the S-Bahn station Duesseldorf-Rath. The route is very varied: from asphalt trails in towns to lonely paths in nature reserves, everything is included. Highlights of the hike: - Essen - Forests near Hugenpoet and Landsberg nature reserve - Kettwig reservoir - Lake Baldeney - Kettwig - Dusseldorf - Schellenberg Forest - Aaper...
- 4.6 (4)·Moderate·33 mi·Est. 15–16.5 hrVaried mountain bike tour near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. From natural single trails in dense forest to the stately castle on the lake shore, everything is included on this MTB tour starting at Essen-Huegel train station. The route runs in a wide arc around Lake Baldeney, the largest of the six reservoirs on the Ruhr. Highlights of the tour: - Singletrack sections - Lake Baldeney - Heisinger Ruhraue nature reserve - Schellenberg Castle - Langenhorst Forest - Dellbach Valley - Baldeney...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Schloß Schellenberg?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schloß Schellenberg is Schellenberger Forest Loop, which has a 4.2 star rating from 53 reviews. This trail is 6.4 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,250 ft.
What is the longest trail near Schloß Schellenberg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schloß Schellenberg is Baldeneysee Loop. This trail is estimated to be 33.0 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schloß Schellenberg?
Schloß Schellenberg: With an ascent of 5,255 ft, Baldeneysee Loop has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Essen - Kettwig - Dusseldorf with 2,719 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Schloß Schellenberg?
The most popular and difficult trail near Schloß Schellenberg is Essen - Kettwig - Dusseldorf with a 4.5-star rating from 2 reviews.
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- Aussichtspunkt Freiherr von Stein
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- Schloss Baldeney
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