Best trails near Ruhr
4.1(167 reviews)
Want to check out Ruhr from the trail? Good news: 11 trails will get you there, including camping and hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Explore Ruhr from one of 2 easy hiking routes or discover kid-friendly routes for your next family trip. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 9 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Ruhr are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.3 (100)·Easy·4.2 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrThis short but lovely bike ride takes a small loop around Lake Hengstey. It starts at the Ruhr Bridge, crosses it, and then crosses the lake again at the Schiffswinkel Bridge. The route mostly winds through wooded areas, always with a view of the lake. The Cafe See-Schlößchen is a great place to stop for a break and catch a glimpse of the Mäuseturm.
- 4.3 (18)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular loop trail at Hengsteysee, North Rhine-Westphalia. This loop trail offers a delightful mix of nature and history. Most of the trail leads directly along the shore of the Hengsteysee. After about half of the route has been completed, you reach the well-preserved ruins of Hohensyburg Castle, built around 700. Highlights of the hike: - Hengsteysee - Hohensyburg ruins - several vantage points - Ruhr valley - ridge trail
- 3.7 (14)·Hard·15.5 mi·Est. 7–8 hrVaried loop trail near Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. "Forest and water" could be the motto of this loop trail, which is suitable for both hiking and mountain biking. From the hiking car park on the Ellberg, the route runs through numerous forest areas, many of which are protected as nature reserves. In addition, the Hensteysee, which is one of the six large reservoirs on the Ruhr, is circumnavigated. Highlights of the route: - Hengsteysee - Niederhofer Holz nature reserve -...
- 4.7 (13)·Moderate·9.4 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrPopular loop trail at Hengsteysee, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Hengsteysee is a popular destination near Hagen. This hike extends from the dam (great views of the lake), along the northern shore and through the forest areas around the Klusenberg and the Koepchenwerk. Highlights of the hike: - Hengsteysee - reservoir - Nature reserve Hohensyburg - Klusenberg
- 4.1 (4)·Easy·29.6 mi·Est. 11.5–12.5 hrStage 3 of the Ruhr Valley Cycle Path. On the third day's stage of the RuhrtalRadweg, you say goodbye to the Sauerland and head east from Wickede to Wetter. On just 47km there are many sights such as the historic Menden, the former famous handicraft town of Fröndenberg or the forest town of Iserlohn with more than 80 caves in the area, of which the Dechenhöhle is the most famous stalactite heights in Germany. Highlights: - St. Vincenz Church in Menden - Chain forge museum in Fröndenberg -...
- 4.2 (8)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular loop trail in the Ruhr area, North Rhine-Westphalia. The loop trail H3 begins at the parking lot of the sports field at the Bleichstein. You hike along the Ruhr and through an idyllic forest to Ahlenberg, where there is a small loop through a pretty residential area. The way back leads along the shore of the Hengsteysee. Highlights of the hike: - Hengsteysee - View point "Devil's Pulpit" - Schiffswinkel - Koepchenwerk
- 4.2 (3)·Hard·35.7 mi·Est. 14–15.5 hrFrom Siegen with the beautiful day ticket (33 euros for 5 people) to Wetter / Ruhr. From the train station through the underpass, it goes straight across the street to the Ruhr cycle path. End along the Ruhr meadows over Lake Kemader to Lake Baldeney in Essen. From Essen-Kupferdreh back with the S-Bahn to the main station and from there without changing with the RE 16 back to Siegerland.
- 3.9 (2)·Moderate·9.4 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrThe circular route H4 requires a walking time of around 4 hours. In principle, the hike can be started at any point. Part of the route is relaxed on level paths along the Ruhr to the southern end of the Hengstesees lake. Highlights along the route are the Schiffswinkel, the Hengsteysee, the Mühlenteich, the Harkortsee and the Koepchenwerk. The viaduct, which marks the landmark of the city of Herdecke and was completed in 1878, can also be admired.
Frequently asked questions
What are the different types of hiking trails near Ruhr?
There are plenty of things to do on hiking trails near Ruhr. On AllTrails.com, you'll find 6 hiking trails, and more.
Where is the best place to hike near Ruhr?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Ruhr is Hengsteysee Loop, which has a 4.3 star rating from 100 reviews. This trail is 4.2 mi long with an elevation gain of 501 ft.
What is the longest trail near Ruhr?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Ruhr is Wetter - Kupferdreh Ruhrradweg. This trail is estimated to be 35.7 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Ruhr?
Ruhr: With an ascent of 3,946 ft, Hagen entlang der Ruhr bis Witten has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Wetter - Kupferdreh Ruhrradweg with 3,471 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult trail near Ruhr?
The most popular and difficult trail near Ruhr is Niederhofer Holz - Hengsteysee - Rombergholz with a 3.7-star rating from 14 reviews.
