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Hikes in Dortmund
North Rhine-Westphalia,Germany
Dortmund, a city in the heart of the Ruhr region in Germany, may not seem like a hiker's paradise at first glance. But far from it! The geographical location and special features of the region offer numerous opportunities for beautiful hikes.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Dortmund
Hiking Trail
· Ruhr area
Westfalenwanderweg 4th stage: Hohensyburg - Schwerte, Freischütz (299)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
11.8 km
3:00 h
222 m
221 m
A varied stage of the WWW, which starts at the Casino Hohensyburg and, after descending to the railway line, offers a steep ascent to the Naturfreundehaus with quite a few meters of elevation gain.
Hiking Trail
· Ruhr area
Circular trail A4 Löttringhausen (271)
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
10.4 km
2:53 h
133 m
134 m
A varied circular route on changing surfaces from Schnee to Löttringhausen and back. The memorial stone of a helicopter crash is passed along the way.
Hiking Trail
· Ruhr area
Early mining-Ruhr-steep slope-Vincketurm-Sigiburg-St. Peter
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
4.5 km
1:25 h
112 m
116 m
On the Syburger Mining Route in switchbacks to mining pits and adits of former mines. On the steep slope high above the Ruhr with great views of Hengsteysee, Ruhr, and Lenne over Hagen into the Sauerland. Up to the Kaiser Wilhelm Monument with a giant platform and magnificent panorama, further to the climbable Vincketurm, the ruins of Sigiburg, the Hohensyburg casino, and St. Peter with remarkable gravestones.
Hiking Trail
· Ruhr area
Scharnhorst Colliery and Lanstroper Ei
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Difficulty
difficult
15.2 km
3:15 h
111 m
111 m
The destination of our walk through the urban history of Scharnhorst is the Lanstroper Ei, a listed water tower.
Hiking Trail
· Ruhr area
Through the Westfalenpark
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Difficulty
moderate
9.5 km
2:30 h
38 m
38 m
This walk takes us through the two most beautiful parks in the Ruhr region, the Westfalenpark and the Rombergpark in Dortmund.
Hiking Trail
· Ruhr area
Between Castrop-Rauxel and the Zollern Colliery
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Difficulty
difficult
15.6 km
4:30 h
151 m
151 m
The architecturally unique, castle-like Zollern Colliery and the picturesque nature of parks, forests, and meadows are the highlights of this hike.
Hiking Trail
· Ruhr area
Bodelschwingh Castle, Westhausen mine, and Hansa coking plant
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Difficulty
moderate
11.7 km
3:00 h
44 m
44 m
On the way to a magnificent water castle and impressive industrial monuments, you pass through an extensive forest area in the middle of Dortmund.
Hiking Trail
· Ruhr area
At the Dortmund-Ems Canal
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Difficulty
difficult
16.5 km
4:00 h
25 m
25 m
Through one of Dortmund's oldest parks, with a petting zoo, forest playground, and Big Tipi, we hike to the Dortmund-Ems Canal.
Hiking Trail
· Ruhr area
Around Hengsteysee and to Hohensyburg
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Difficulty
moderate
12.6 km
3:15 h
328 m
328 m
Around the oldest reservoir on the Ruhr and up to Hohensyburg, which guarantees us magnificent views, this hike takes you there.
Hiking Trail
· Ruhr area
RW Lütgendortmund - Haus Dellwig - Westrich - Zollern II - NSG Dellwiger Bach - Volkspark Lütgendortmund
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
8.4 km
2:08 h
60 m
60 m
Short interesting circular route with Wasserschloss Haus Dellwig and LWL Industrial Museum Zeche Zollern II. Along the way, views of the cityscape of Dortmund and as far as Lünen.
Dortmund is nestled between hills and rivers and surrounded by a varied landscape. To the east, the Ardeygebirge mountain range stretches out with its wooded ridges, while to the west are the extensive fields of the Münsterland region. The nearby Hohe Mark Nature Park is another attractive destination for nature lovers.
Tourism-related sights can also be discovered in Dortmund. First and foremost, of course, the famous Dortmunder U with its impressive viewing platform, from which you can enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of the city. The Phoenixsee, a former industrial site that now serves as a local recreation area, also invites you to linger and relax.
The best seasons for walking in Dortmund are certainly spring and autumn. During this time, the forests shine in bright colours or are just coming back to life. But even in summer you can roam through nature in pleasant temperatures.
There are various places around Dortmund where you can go hiking. One popular route, for example, leads along the Ruhrtal cycle path from Lake Kemnader to Hattingen. Here you can not only enjoy the Ruhr and its picturesque surroundings, but also discover numerous historical sites.
For families with children, walks in Dortmund's Westfalenpark are particularly suitable. This not only offers extensive green spaces for romping and picnicking, but also a beautiful rose garden and a large playground.
Overall, the hiking trails in Dortmund offer a welcome change from the hectic city life and allow visitors to explore the nature around the city. Whether alone or with the family - everyone will find a suitable route here and can enjoy the hiking pleasure to the full.
Tourism-related sights can also be discovered in Dortmund. First and foremost, of course, the famous Dortmunder U with its impressive viewing platform, from which you can enjoy a fantastic panoramic view of the city. The Phoenixsee, a former industrial site that now serves as a local recreation area, also invites you to linger and relax.
The best seasons for walking in Dortmund are certainly spring and autumn. During this time, the forests shine in bright colours or are just coming back to life. But even in summer you can roam through nature in pleasant temperatures.
There are various places around Dortmund where you can go hiking. One popular route, for example, leads along the Ruhrtal cycle path from Lake Kemnader to Hattingen. Here you can not only enjoy the Ruhr and its picturesque surroundings, but also discover numerous historical sites.
For families with children, walks in Dortmund's Westfalenpark are particularly suitable. This not only offers extensive green spaces for romping and picnicking, but also a beautiful rose garden and a large playground.
Overall, the hiking trails in Dortmund offer a welcome change from the hectic city life and allow visitors to explore the nature around the city. Whether alone or with the family - everyone will find a suitable route here and can enjoy the hiking pleasure to the full.
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