The best walks and hikes around Essen
4.5
(21877)
104,176
hikers
1,765
hikes
Ruhr Region? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes around Essen to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks around Essen is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 19, 2025
4.8
(1656)
6,297
hikers
1. Baldeney loop
25.9km
07:21
520m
510m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.8
(332)
1,254
hikers
2. Kettwiger panoramic loop
34.5km
09:40
680m
680m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
(550)
1,656
hikers
3. Zollverein loop
26.4km
06:54
200m
200m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.4
(83)
275
hikers
4. Village route – BaldeneySteig side loop
6.87km
01:48
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
(82)
268
hikers
5. Old town route – Kettwiger PanoramaSteig side loop
11.3km
03:08
190m
190m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.3
(53)
156
hikers
6. Castles route – Kettwiger PanoramaSteig side loop
9.39km
02:39
200m
200m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.5
(46)
151
hikers
7. Family route – BaldeneySteig side loop
4.48km
01:16
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.3
(36)
111
hikers
8. Culture route – BaldeneySteig side loop
5.75km
01:37
120m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.3
(38)
140
hikers
9. High route – DeilbachSteig side loop
10.3km
02:53
200m
200m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(347)
1,257
hikers
10. View of Lake Baldeney – Schellenberg Castle loop from Rellinghausen
9.87km
02:44
170m
170m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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