Easy hikes and walks around Essen

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

Village route – BaldeneySteig side loop	Easy 01:48 6.87km
Family route – BaldeneySteig side loop	Easy 01:16 4.48km
Culture route – BaldeneySteig side loop	Easy 01:37 5.75km
Landsberg Castle Gate – Landsberg Castle loop from Laupendahl	Easy 01:58 7.30km
Farm route – Kettwiger PanoramaSteig side loop	Easy 01:30 5.38km
Baldeney loop – Werden detour	Easy 01:06 4.24km
Zollverein loop – Karnap detour	Easy 01:26 5.64km
Lake route – DeilbachSteig side loop	Easy 01:20 5.01km
Kettwiger panoramic loop – Kettwiger's old town detour	Easy 00:25 1.28km

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Village route – BaldeneySteig side loop
01:48
6.87km
3.8km/h
50m
50m
Easy
4.4
(80)
260
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Family route – BaldeneySteig side loop
01:16
4.48km
3.5km/h
100m
100m
Easy
4.5
(44)
141
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Culture route – BaldeneySteig side loop
01:37
5.75km
3.6km/h
120m
110m
Easy
4.3
(32)
103
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Landsberg Castle Gate – Landsberg Castle loop from Laupendahl
01:58
7.30km
3.7km/h
100m
100m
Easy
4.7
(326)
988
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
Farm route – Kettwiger PanoramaSteig side loop
01:30
5.38km
3.6km/h
100m
100m
Easy
4.7
(15)
67
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Baldeney loop – Werden detour
01:06
4.24km
3.9km/h
20m
30m
Easy
4.3
(6)
24
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
Zollverein loop – Karnap detour
01:26
5.64km
3.9km/h
20m
20m
Easy
3.5
(13)
33
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Lake route – DeilbachSteig side loop
01:20
5.01km
3.7km/h
60m
60m
Easy
5.0
(1)
7
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Kettwiger panoramic loop – Kettwiger's old town detour
00:25
1.28km
3.0km/h
20m
20m
Easy
3
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.