Heap Loop
17.9miLength
2,073ftElevation gain
7.5–8hrEstimated time
Loop
Enjoy this 17.9-mile loop trail near Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 16 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.
Top sights
Rentiergehege
Attraction
Flusspferde
Attraction
Drachenbrücke
Attraction
Horizontobservatorium
Attraction
Balkon 9
Viewpoint
Zeche Ewald
Attraction
Halde Hoheward
Peak
Aussichtsturm Bergehalde Pluto-Wilhelm
Viewpoint
Halde Hoppenbruch
Peak
Ewaldsee
Lake
Bergehalde Pluto-Wilhelm
Peak
Ewald Empore
Viewpoint
Balkon 8
Viewpoint
Balkon 4
Viewpoint
Sonnenuhr
Attraction
Balkon 1
Viewpoint
Braunbärgehege
Attraction
Kamtschatkabär
Attraction
Eisbärengehege
Attraction
Schimpansen
Attraction
Anubispavian
Attraction
Breitmaulnashorn
Attraction
Malakoffturm Zeche Ewald
Attraction
Pool / MTB Pausenplatz
Picnic site
Skunk
Attraction
Seelöwenrevier
Attraction
Balkon 5
Viewpoint
Balkon 10
Viewpoint
Lemureninsel
Attraction
Balkon 6
Viewpoint
Eisbärin
Attraction
Timberwolf
Attraction
Erdmännchen
Attraction
Sitatunga-Antilope
Attraction
Top sights
Rentiergehege
Attraction
Flusspferde
Attraction
Drachenbrücke
Attraction
Horizontobservatorium
Attraction
Balkon 9
Viewpoint
Zeche Ewald
Attraction
Halde Hoheward
Peak
Aussichtsturm Bergehalde Pluto-Wilhelm
Viewpoint
Halde Hoppenbruch
Peak
Ewaldsee
Lake
Bergehalde Pluto-Wilhelm
Peak
Ewald Empore
Viewpoint
Balkon 8
Viewpoint
Balkon 4
Viewpoint
Sonnenuhr
Attraction
Balkon 1
Viewpoint
Braunbärgehege
Attraction
Kamtschatkabär
Attraction
Eisbärengehege
Attraction
Schimpansen
Attraction
Anubispavian
Attraction
Breitmaulnashorn
Attraction
Malakoffturm Zeche Ewald
Attraction
Pool / MTB Pausenplatz
Picnic site
Skunk
Attraction
Seelöwenrevier
Attraction
Balkon 5
Viewpoint
Balkon 10
Viewpoint
Lemureninsel
Attraction
Balkon 6
Viewpoint
Eisbärin
Attraction
Timberwolf
Attraction
Erdmännchen
Attraction
Sitatunga-Antilope
Attraction
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Frequently asked questions
What is the expected weather this week for Heap Loop?
Expected weather for Heap Loop for the next 5 days is:
- Mon, September 21 - 63 degrees/clear
- Tue, September 22 - 68 degrees/drizzle
- Wed, September 23 - 63 degrees/showers
- Thu, September 24 - 65 degrees/clear
- Fri, September 25 - 72 degrees/clear
Where is Heap Loop located?
Heap Loop is a trail located in Herne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
How hard is Heap Loop?
Heap Loop is considered a hard hike that covers 17.9 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,073 ft. It takes about 7.5–8 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
What is the elevation gain for Heap Loop?
Heap Loop is considered a hard hike that covers 17.9 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,073 ft. It takes about 7.5–8 hr to complete. Hard trails usually cover longer distances, and may have long or steep climbs or more difficult obstacles.
Is Heap Loop a loop?
Heap Loop is a loop trail that covers 17.9 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,073 ft. It takes about 7.5–8 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
How long is Heap Loop?
Heap Loop is a loop trail that covers 17.9 mi, with an elevation gain of 2,073 ft. It takes about 7.5–8 hr to complete. Loop trails have the same starting point and endpoint. You'll follow a single route without retracing your steps.
Are dogs allowed on Heap Loop?
Yes, dogs are allowed on Heap Loop. Double check regulations about going off leash.
Are there scenic views at Heap Loop?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Heap Loop features multiple scenic viewpoints. Some of the viewpoints include Balkon 9, Aussichtsturm Bergehalde Pluto-Wilhelm, Ewald Empore, Balkon 8, and Balkon 4.
Are there lakes at Heap Loop?
Yes, Heap Loop is near Ewaldsee.
Is Heap Loop paved?
Yes, according to trailgoers, Heap Loop is partially paved.
Are there forests at Heap Loop?
Yes, Heap Loop is a forest trail.
Last updated on September 17, 2026 at 1:52 am GMT+0