Best trails near Kinderland
3.9(91 reviews)
Want to check out Kinderland from the trail? Good news: 13 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 12 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Kinderland are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (35)·Moderate·22.2 mi·Est. 8–9 hrVaried tour in North Rhine-Westphalia It starts on the ore railway line and the route of the Kray-Wanner-Bahn. It goes past the sculpture park and the Rheinelbe Halde. It goes over asphalt and gravel paths and there are refreshment stops along the way. Highlights: - Sculpture park - Gelsenkirchen Zoo
- 4.1 (28)·Easy·17.9 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hrScenic and beautiful cycle tour in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This loop goes along the Zollverein route past Zollverein, to the Rhine-Herne Canal, and from there towards Zoom. From Zoom, the route follows the Erzbahntrasse back towards the south of Gelsenkirchen. The route runs almost exclusively on cycle paths, only crossing roads. The paths are unsuitable for racing bikes and best suited to mountain or touring bikes. From Zollverein to the Rhine-Herne Canal, the new cycle path can now...
- 4.5 (15)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPanoramic circular route in Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a circular route through the Nordsternpark over the Eickwinkel dump and the Schurenbach dump in Gelsenkirchen. There is very good foresight from the heaps. The paths are in good condition. Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Nice views
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·30.4 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hrExciting bike tour in Castrop-Rauxel, North Rhine-Westphalia. An adventure trip between the Emscher and the Rhine-Herne Canal of the New Emschertal Working Group with numerous art objects from the Emscherkunst project office. Marking: orange-marked fence posts, sign posts, bollards, etc. Highlights of the route: - Drive along the Rhine-Herne Canal - Local flora and fauna - Nice prospects
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·23.7 mi·Est. 9–9.5 hrBeautiful, varied route near Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. A beautiful route that is particularly impressive in the sun and clear weather. You can then also see the "sundials". From the parking lot always along the canal (against the current), the route is usually signposted. There is an information board on the bridge in front of the Grimberg harbor. From there you follow the EPR / industrial culture sign color red cycle path. Until the Rhine Herne Canal comes, from there back...
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·23.5 mi·Est. 8.5–9.5 hrThe region's industrial heritage requires a mindful, creative approach. New places for recreation are being created: colliery sites are being turned into parks, railroad lines into cycle paths and open sewers into clean waters. Click here for the tour's happiness exercises: https://www.eglv.de/gluecksradtour2/
- 1.9 (5)·Moderate·10.3 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPromising hike between old industry and nature in the Ruhr area, Essen. On the city limits between Essen and Gelsenkirchen, this circular route leads over former heaps and railway lines and through old and new parks. Along the route there are some interesting industrial cultural highlights such as the Schurenbachhalde, Nordstern colliery/Nordsternpark, the UNESCO World Heritage Crafts Park Zollverein with Phenomania and also the Zollverein colliery and coking plant. The paths are generally...
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Kinderland?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Kinderland is Bochum - Zeche Zollverein - Nordsternpark, which has a 4.7 star rating from 35 reviews. This trail is 22.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,499 ft.
What is the longest trail near Kinderland?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Kinderland is Essen – Datteln – Haltern am See. This trail is estimated to be 39.5 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Kinderland?
Kinderland: With an ascent of 2,729 ft, Bicycle tour: Mechtenbergpark - Berge Castle - Halde Hoheward has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Essen – Datteln – Haltern am See with 2,201 ft of elevation gain.
Top sights in Gelsenkirchen
Explore in the Gelsenkirchen area
More trails
- Emscher Glücksradtour 2: Altes und Neues (Gelsenkirchen)
- Über die Erztrasse ins Ruhrtal
- Rund um Heßler: Stadthafen - Rhein-Herne-Kanal - Westfriedhof
- Gelsenkirchen - Ahsen - Haltern - Marl - Herten
- Gelsenkirchen nach Ickern
- Runde ab Gelsenkirchen - Witten- Hattingen
- Gelsenkirchen - Brauck - Wanner-Bickern
Activities
Attractions
- City walks in Gelsenkirchen
- Easy trails in Gelsenkirchen
- Forest trails in Gelsenkirchen
- Hard trails in Gelsenkirchen
- Lake trails in Gelsenkirchen
- Long trails in Gelsenkirchen
- Moderate trails in Gelsenkirchen
- River trails in Gelsenkirchen
- Trails with historic sites in Gelsenkirchen
- Trails with views in Gelsenkirchen
- Waterfall trails in Gelsenkirchen
Points of interest
- Halde Rheinelbe
- Halde an der Marina Gelsenkirchen
- Rentiergehege
- Flusspferde
- Kinderland
- Nymphäenteich
- Kräutergarten
- Dahliengarten
- Französischer Garten
- Pumpwerk im Nordsternpark
- Nordsternturm
- Ziegenmichelhof
- Schloss Berge
- Halde Rungenberg
- Altes Bahnwärterhäuschen Hugo-Bahn
- Halde Zollverein 4/11
- Nordsternpark (GmbH)
- Gelsenkirchen Schloss Horst
- Hildegard von Bingen
- Ewaldsee