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Dortmund

Easy hikes and walks in Dortmund

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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 Dortmund. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: November 10, 2025

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1. Gehrenbachteich – Gut Ostberge 🐎 pond 🐟 loop from Aplerbecker Mark

6.72km

01:50

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. Headframe of Zollern Colliery II – Bövinghausen People's Park loop from Dortmund-Lütgendortmund

7.62km

02:00

60m

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

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242

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

6.50km

01:47

100m

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498

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5. Dune Landscape in Rombergpark – Botanical Garden Rombergpark loop from Phönix-West

5.54km

01:26

40m

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

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(21)

152

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

6.39km

01:51

160m

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

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7. Hengsteysee – View of Hohensyburg loop from Bathey

2.66km

00:41

10m

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

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147

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8. Süggel Wildlife Enclosure – Naturschutzgebiet Süggel loop from Kemminghausen

4.69km

01:13

20m

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

4.65km

01:14

50m

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10. Wannebach Valley – Along the Wannebach loop from Reichsmark

7.17km

01:58

110m

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 – Gut Ostberge 🐎 pond 🐟 loop from Aplerbecker Mark

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

3. Headframe of Zollern Colliery II – Bövinghausen People's Park loop from Dortmund-Lütgendortmund

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

5. Dune Landscape in Rombergpark – Botanical Garden Rombergpark loop from Phönix-West

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

7. Hengsteysee – View of Hohensyburg loop from Bathey

8. Süggel Wildlife Enclosure – Naturschutzgebiet Süggel loop from Kemminghausen

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

10. Wannebach Valley – Along the Wannebach loop from Reichsmark

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