Best trails near Hardenstein Castle

History-charged loop on the Ruhr, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route follows the traces of mining past old collieries and tunnels to the medieval castle ruins of Hardenstein, which are picturesquely situated directly on the Ruhr. The starting point of the hike is the Nightingale Colliery. It goes through a dense forest at a few meters of altitude to a small castle with a sculpture gallery. You can stop for refreshments along the route and can arrive by museum train (reachable by bus and...

Official hiking trail along the Ruhr river in North Rhine-Westphalia This wonderful hiking trail runs along the beautiful course of the Ruhr river, the Hardenstein nature reserve and the Muttental urban forest, offering idyllic river views as well as shady forest paths. The tour through the Muttental valley combines history, culture and enjoyment of nature. It partly follows the "Mining hiking trail in the Muttental". This trail features 30 information boards depicting the origins of mining...

This path begins at the parking lot in the Vormholz municipal forest. The route passes through the Hardenstein nature reserve, home to Hardenstein Castle, which offers a view of the Ruhr River, which it borders. Then it goes through some fields before you reach the city forest Muttental. A nice mix of history and nature.

Shady circular hike near Witten in North Rhine-Westphalia This hiking tour runs through the cozy city forests of Vormholz and Muttental and offers shady hiking fun, especially in the summer months. At the ruins of Hardenstein, surrounded by the Hardenstein nature reserve of the same name, offers a beautiful view of the course of the Ruhr. The route starts at the Rauendahlstraße hiking car park. Highlights: - Hardenstein castle ruins - shady forest paths in the city forests - beautiful...

Beautiful, idyllic hiking trail in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia. The hike offers an incredible amount of variety. It goes through meadows and forests, a short stretch along the Ruhr river and the history of the region is not neglected either. The ruins of the former moated castle of Hardenstein as well as Steinhausen Castle and several testimonies of the mining industry are located along the way. The start is at the "Nachtigallstraße car park" station Highlights of the route: -...

Charming and family-friendly route in Witten, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route leads from the P9 Ruhr-Gulf parking lot to the Ruhr. The ferry must be used there as a crossing (Attention: Ferry only runs from April to the end of October! Otherwise, detour via Ruhrbrücke Witten (plus approx. 4.5km). On the other side of the river, there are beautiful views to marvel at after a climb. The route leads to the historical highlight of the tour - the Hardenstein castle ruins. The ferry returns to...

Official route. Marathon 2 laps, half marathon 1 lap.