Best trails near Schimpansen
4.0(118 reviews)
Want to check out Schimpansen from the trail? Good news: 17 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. Explore Schimpansen from one of 4 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 13 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Schimpansen are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.1 (42)·Easy·7.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried bike tour near Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Erzbahntrasse is one of the most popular cycle paths in Bochum - undisturbed and without major inclines you can discover interesting stations of industrial history. The path follows the former railway line that connected various companies to the Rhine-Herne Canal between 1912 and 1929. Mines, the old steelworks and the canal are just a few of the historic sights. The path contains hardly any crossings and is very well suited...
- 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...
- 4.0 (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/
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Schimpansen?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Schimpansen. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 8 mountain biking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Schimpansen?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schimpansen is Ore railway line, which has a 4.1 star rating from 42 reviews. This trail is 7.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 662 ft.
What is the longest trail near Schimpansen?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schimpansen is The 13 Halden Track. This trail is estimated to be 36.1 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schimpansen?
Schimpansen: With an ascent of 4,005 ft, RSG Herne CTF 2019 - 55er Strecke has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is The 13 Halden Track with 3,202 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Schimpansen?
The most popular and difficult trail near Schimpansen is Heap Loop with a 5.0-star rating from 2 reviews.
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Activities
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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