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Best trails near Halde Pörtingsiepen

Best trails near Halde Pörtingsiepen

4.2(354 reviews)

Want to check out Halde Pörtingsiepen from the trail? Good news: 17 trails will get you there, including camping, hiking, and birding trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Explore Halde Pörtingsiepen from one of 3 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 14 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Halde Pörtingsiepen are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.

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  1. #1 - Baldeneysee Loop

    4.5 (197)·Moderate·8.9 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Popular circular loop trail near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia This family-friendly circular route around the Baldeneysee in Essen is very popular and attracts many skaters, cyclists, runners and hikers, especially on weekends. The route runs picturesquely directly on the shore of Lake Baldeney, past historical monuments such as the former Pörtingsiepen colliery and the Scheppen house. During the spring and summer months, numerous wild geese can be seen with their young on the lake shore....

  2. #2 - Baldeneysteig Nordseite

    4.3 (34)·Hard·23.6 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr
    Varied hiking tour in Kupferdreh near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. A great hike with variety. At Baldeneysee, you will see beautiful sights such as the Isenburg castle ruins. Highlights: - Railway bridge copper rotation - Lake Baldeney - Heisinger Bogen bird sanctuary - Yacht Club Ruhrland Essen - Baldeney Forest - Castle ruins of Neue Isenburg - Kruppwald - Wild gate Heissiwald - Brehm Island - Seaside Beach Baldeneysee lido

  3. #3 - Bochum Railway Museum to Baldeneysee

    4.2 (23)·Moderate·30.2 mi·Est. 12–13 hr
    The Baldeneysee is located in the south of Essen. Just northeast of it lies the Bochum Railway Museum. Here begins the circular route that leads to Baldeneysee and back and is best mastered by bike. The route around Lake Baldeney alone is 27 kilometers long. On the circular route you can enjoy the nature around the lake and many vantage points invite you to linger.

  4. #4 - From Mülheim an der Ruhr to Lake Baldeney

    4.6 (21)·Moderate·14 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Promising cycle route from Mülheim an der Ruhr, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route takes you from Mülheim an der Ruhr to Lake Baldeney. The recreation area also offers some water sports activities. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Pretty natural landscapes - Lake Baldeney

  5. #5 - Hardenbergufer - Weisse-Flotte - Heisinger Bogen

    3.3 (4)·Easy·4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    One section of this route requires crossing the Ruhr by ferry. This ferry only operates on a seasonal basis. It is important to inform yourself in advance.

  6. #6 - Ruhr and Baldeneyesee from Essen-Kupferdreh

    4.3 (13)·Easy·4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Popular loop trail near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This relaxed tour begins at the train station in Essen-Kupferdreh. You hike along the Ruhr and Lake Baldeney to the former Carl Funke colliery. Arrived in the eastern foothills of the Baldeneyer Forest, you finally set off on the way back. Highlights of the hike: - Dysentery - Lake Baldeney - Heisinger Bogen bird sanctuary nature reserve - Baldeney Forest

  7. #7 - RuhrtalRadweg Etappe 5: Essen - Duisburg

    4.3 (12)·Moderate·29.8 mi·Est. 11–12.5 hr
    Stage 5 of the Ruhr Valley Cycle Path. The last section of the RuhrtalRadweg continues through the Pott from Essen to the final destination Duisburg. But first it goes over the Baldeneysee to Mühlheim ad Ruhr. In addition to the water station and Aquarius water museum, the "city on the river" has the art museum in the old post office to offer. We continue through the picturesque Styrumer Ruhraue nature reserve, which delights ornithologists in particular with its numerous species of birds....

  8. #8 - Fischlaken - Heidhausen - Baldeneysee - Haus Scheppen

    4.5 (18)·Moderate·9.5 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hr
    Charming and promising hiking and mountain bike tour near Essen North Rhine-Westphalia. Hike according to ROTHER hiking guide Ruhr area - Tour26. A special highlight is the Baldeneysee on this tour. Highlights of the tour: - Great prospects - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Hammer marks - Lake Baldeney

  9. #9 - Bergischer Weg Stage 1: Essen - Velbert

    4.0 (7)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    This route follows Stage 1 of the Bergischer Weg and connects Essen-Baldeney with Velbert. From the Baldeney hiking parking lot, the trail leads through beech forests, past Isenburg Castle, to Lake Baldeney. It follows the shore past the Carl Funke coal mine into the Heisinger Bogen bird sanctuary and crosses the Ruhr River via a former railroad bridge to Kupferdreh. Following the Moosbach stream, the route continues into the Hespertal valley and through the Langenhorster Forest to Velbert....

  10. #10 - Rundweg um Kupferdreh

    4.4 (10)·Hard·13.3 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hr
    Historical and panoramic hike in Kupferdreh near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. A beautiful circular hiking trail around the district of Essen-Kupferdreh. The tour takes you over several hills and valleys. The Baldeneysee, which is right at the beginning of the hike, is particularly beautiful. Highlights of the hike: - Great prospects - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes - Lake Baldeney
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Frequently asked questions

What are the different types of hiking trails near Halde Pörtingsiepen?

There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Halde Pörtingsiepen. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 9 hiking trails, 5 road biking trails, and more.

Where is the best place to hike near Halde Pörtingsiepen?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Halde Pörtingsiepen is Baldeneysee Loop, which has a 4.5 star rating from 197 reviews. This trail is 8.9 mi long with an elevation gain of 846 ft.

What is the longest trail near Halde Pörtingsiepen?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Halde Pörtingsiepen is RV WITTEN: Ruhrtal Permanente RTF West. This trail is estimated to be 40.1 mi long.

Which trail has the most elevation gain near Halde Pörtingsiepen?

Halde Pörtingsiepen: With an ascent of 5,610 ft, Rund um Kupferdreh über Herzkamp/Gennebreck und Bökenbusch has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is RV WITTEN: Ruhrtal Permanente RTF West with 4,169 ft of elevation gain.

What is the most popular and difficult trail near Halde Pörtingsiepen?

The most popular and difficult trail near Halde Pörtingsiepen is Baldeneysteig Nordseite with a 4.3-star rating from 34 reviews.

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