Exploring Dortmund on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in …

Last updated: September 27, 2025

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1. Gehrenbachteich – Forest Path in the Ruhr Region loop from Aplerbecker Mark

6.52km

01:47

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of Phoenix Lake – Phoenix Lake South Shore loop from Alt-Schüren

3.86km

01:00

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Dortmund – View of Signal Iduna Park loop from Holzen

6.50km

01:47

100m

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4. Dune landscape in Rombergpark – Botanical Garden Rombergpark loop from Phönix-West

5.73km

01:29

40m

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5. View of Hengsteysee – Ridge Trail at Hengsteysee loop from Syburg

6.39km

01:51

160m

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6. Hengsteysee – View of Hohensyburg loop from Bathey

2.66km

00:41

10m

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7. Süggel Wildlife Enclosure – Süggel Nature Reserve loop from Kemminghausen

4.81km

01:15

30m

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8. Florian Tower – View of the Florianturm loop from Hörde

4.65km

01:14

50m

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9. Wannebach Valley – Along the Wannebach loop from Reichsmark

7.24km

01:59

110m

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10. Hympendahl Bridge Viaduct – Totem with Magpie Sculpture loop from Dortmund-Hörde

7.44km

01:56

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks in Dortmund

1. Gehrenbachteich – Forest Path in the Ruhr Region loop from Aplerbecker Mark

2. View of Phoenix Lake – Phoenix Lake South Shore loop from Alt-Schüren

3. View of Dortmund – View of Signal Iduna Park loop from Holzen

4. Dune landscape in Rombergpark – Botanical Garden Rombergpark loop from Phönix-West

5. View of Hengsteysee – Ridge Trail at Hengsteysee loop from Syburg

6. Hengsteysee – View of Hohensyburg loop from Bathey

7. Süggel Wildlife Enclosure – Süggel Nature Reserve loop from Kemminghausen

8. Florian Tower – View of the Florianturm loop from Hörde

9. Wannebach Valley – Along the Wannebach loop from Reichsmark

10. Hympendahl Bridge Viaduct – Totem with Magpie Sculpture loop from Dortmund-Hörde

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