Parkhotel Herne

Beautiful hiking trail through the Gysenberger Forest near Herne in North Rhine-Westphalia This route runs through the idyllic Gysenberg Forest and begins at the ponds on the Ostbach and the Gysenberg zoo. In the Forsthaus Gysenberg, if open, you can stop Highlights: - Gysenberg Zoo - Pond at the Ostbach - Gysenberg Forest

This short route explores the wooded areas around the district of Bergen. The area is between Bochum and Herne, just north of the 43. There are ponds and streams in the woods. The path leads along the Berger Mühlenbach for a while. The route is extended by going north and crossing the field into another small forest.

Short hiking route near Pöppinghausen in North Rhine-Westphalia. This route runs mainly on field and forest paths. From the small, charming town of Pöppenhausen, the route follows the Emscher River through the Brandheide in the north of the municipality. Highlights: - Brandheide forest area - Hiking along the Emscher river - shady forest paths

From the parking lot in Bochumer Str. And first go through the Langeloher forest. Then through the fields towards Erin Park. From the heap in Erin Park you have a beautiful view over Castrop-Rauxel. The way back is past orchards towards the parking lot. Nice round with a good view from the Erin Halde. Dogs can run freely over large sections. Reachable by bus and train (stop: Langeloh).

This hike starts at the Tippelsberg car park (space for approx. 10 cars, 100 m further there is another car park) There has been a nature trail around the Tippelsberg since summer 2020. It is only a few meters to the highest point and you have a wide view over the Ruhr area. From the Tippelsberg it goes over to the Zillertal. The paths are well developed and not muddy even in bad weather.