Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Routes
Places to see
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Oberhausen

Routes
Places to see
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Oberhausen

The Top 20 Attractions around Oberhausen

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Oberhausen. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Oberhausen is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 31, 2025

Slinky Springs to Fame Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

A great section of the route on the Rhine-Herne Canal! As a special eye-catcher, the unusual bridge construction, over which you can get to the Kaisergarten.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Zauberlehrling Sculpture and Rhine-Herne Canal Path

Highlight • Monument

The path along the canal is highly recommended. A great view of the Sorcerer's Apprentice is guaranteed.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Sign up now to discover places like this

Get recommendations on the best single tracks, peaks, & plenty of other exciting outdoor places.

Sign up for free

Sterkrade Colliery — Shaft 1 Headframe

Highlight • Monument

The listed headframe above Shaft 1 and the associated shaft hall today serve as a reminder of the former Sterkrade mine. The foundation took over the industrial monument in 1997.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

View of the Gasometer Oberhausen

Highlight • Monument

The gasometer is more than an industrial monument. Since it was decommissioned, it has become a landmark of the city of Oberhausen and also an unmistakable symbol of an entire …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

View of the

Highlight • Monument

The Sorcerer's Apprentice, also known as the Dancing Electricity Pylon, was built in 2013. Looks very nice if you drive along the canal.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Ripshorst Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Spacious bridge over the Rhine-Herne Canal. It is easy to drive across and not far from it is the street of the same name. In the district of Osterfeld.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Green Path between Neumühl and Buschhausen

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Green path, connecting path between Oberhausen and Duisburg.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Rhein-Herne Canal Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Car-free across the area. On one side you have water on the other trees or shrubs. The area has always been Grüner as its reputation and in recent years, much new has come to it.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Jacobi Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Very nice and, above all, quick way to Centro-Oberhausen or further to the city center. Few intersections with roads and easy to navigate. I use the route very often.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Grüner Pfad Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

From Duisburg harbor in Meiderich the Green Path leads up to Oberhausen Sterkrade. A beautiful old railway line that passes the landscape park Duisburg. The former smelting works is an …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

See rides here

Send to Phone

Save

Sign up for free to discover even more attractions around Oberhausen.

Sign up for free

Already have an account?

Loading

Other adventures around Oberhausen

Railway cycling and industrial heritage in the Ruhr area – RevierRouten

Cycling Collection by

Reiseland Deutschland

Visiting the neighbour – cycling Tours in the Ruhr area and Düsseldorf

Cycling Collection by

Reiseland Deutschland

Healthy cycling on Germany’s Emscher River

Cycling Collection by

KNAPPSCHAFT

Nature, industrial heritage and the Ruhr – Emscher Park Cycle Route

Cycling Collection by

Kristof

The RevierRouten in the radrevier.ruhr

Cycling Collection by

radrevier​.​​ruhr

Cycle the most beautiful railway tracks – Germany’s Ruhr area (west and south)

Cycling Collection by

Martin Donat

Industry, history, nature — a colorful journey through the radrevier.ruhr

Cycling Collection by

radrevier​.​​ruhr

Experience cycling between coal and nature: the radrevier.ruhr

Cycling Collection by

radrevier​.​​ruhr

Most popular routes around Oberhausen

Cycling around Oberhausen

Hiking around Oberhausen

Running Trails around Oberhausen

Road Cycling Routes around Oberhausen

Easy hikes around Oberhausen

MTB Trails around Oberhausen

Gravel biking around Oberhausen

Waterfall hikes around Oberhausen

Most popular attractions around Oberhausen

Natural Monuments

Lakes

Castles

Get inspired with the komoot mobile app

With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures around London and beyond.

or

Join komoot Now

Didn’t find what you were looking for?

Are you keen on exploring more awesome places nearby? Browse our guides:

Nsg Hiesfelder Wald

Explore more

Still not found the Highlight you’re looking for? See guides of the top attractions in other regions:

Ennepe-Ruhr-KreisDuisburgDortmundHagenKreis RecklinghausenNaturpark Hohe Mark - WestmünsterlandEssenBochumGelsenkirchenBottropKreis UnnaHammHerneMülheim an der Ruhr

Get ready to conquer new peaks

Sign up for Free

Explore
RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
B2B
PartnersConnectEmbed routes
Company
PressWhat's NewPioneersProduct UpdatesAmbassadorsAdventure Hub
Community
Help GuidesSupportKomoot Treasure Hunt
Download the app
Follow Us on Socials

© komoot GmbH

Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Community guidelines
Vulnerability disclosure program
Imprint
Information for law enforcement