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Gelsenkirchen

Easy hikes and walks around Gelsenkirchen

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

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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1. Halde Rheinelbe – Mechtenberg Bridge loop from Ückendorf

7.49km

01:57

50m

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

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4.6

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2. Berger Lake – Berge Castle loop from Erle

6.56km

01:43

40m

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

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3. Rungenberg Spoil Tip – Twin Peaks of Halde Rungenberg loop from Butendorf

7.16km

01:55

90m

80m

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

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4. Berger Lake – Rungenberg Spoil Heap loop from Erle

6.60km

01:45

70m

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

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308

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5. View of Berger See – Berger Lake loop from Erle

4.57km

01:10

20m

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

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108

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6. View of Berger See – Schloss Berge and Berger See loop from Butendorf

7.15km

01:52

50m

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

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7. Summit of Halde Scholven loop from Polsum

6.18km

01:38

60m

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

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8. Stölting Harbor – View of the Emscher loop from Beckhausen

6.91km

01:45

10m

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

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9. Small Stream – Emscherbruch Nature Reserve loop from Resser Mark

5.28km

01:23

40m

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

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10. Nordsternturm – Emscher River loop from Horst

7.10km

01:49

20m

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

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Easy hikes and walks around Gelsenkirchen

1. Halde Rheinelbe – Mechtenberg Bridge loop from Ückendorf

2. Berger Lake – Berge Castle loop from Erle

3. Rungenberg Spoil Tip – Twin Peaks of Halde Rungenberg loop from Butendorf

4. Berger Lake – Rungenberg Spoil Heap loop from Erle

5. View of Berger See – Berger Lake loop from Erle

6. View of Berger See – Schloss Berge and Berger See loop from Butendorf

7. Summit of Halde Scholven loop from Polsum

8. Stölting Harbor – View of the Emscher loop from Beckhausen

9. Small Stream – Emscherbruch Nature Reserve loop from Resser Mark

10. Nordsternturm – Emscher River loop from Horst

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