The best walks and hikes around Essen
4.5
(23215)
108,031
hikers
1,752
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: December 2, 2025
4.8
(1669)
6,219
hikers
25.9km
07:21
520m
510m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.8
(335)
1,220
hikers
34.5km
09:40
680m
680m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
(551)
1,678
hikers
26.4km
06:54
200m
200m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.4
(86)
289
hikers
6.87km
01:48
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
(88)
303
hikers
11.3km
03:08
190m
190m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.3
(59)
177
hikers
9.39km
02:39
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.5
(47)
162
hikers
4.48km
01:16
100m
100m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.3
(38)
155
hikers
10.3km
02:53
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.2
(39)
120
hikers
5.75km
01:37
120m
110m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(475)
1,994
hikers
12.3km
03:33
300m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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