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Bochum

Easy hikes and walks around Bochum

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

Last updated: December 19, 2025

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1. View of Blankenstein Castle – Stiepel Village Church loop from Brockhausen

5.46km

01:26

40m

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

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2. Himmelstreppe, Rheinelbe slag heap – Director's Villa loop from Leithe

6.18km

01:37

50m

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

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3. Forest Path in the Ruhr Region – Wildgehege Weitmarer Holz loop from Neuling

5.77km

01:35

90m

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

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4. Malakow Tower at Am Bliestollen – Tal der Buchen Playground loop from Neuling

6.12km

01:43

120m

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5. Helfs Hof Local History Museum – Appelbaum's self-service farm shop loop from Stalleicken

4.46km

01:11

50m

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

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6. Pond in Bochum City Park – Bismarckturm Bochum loop from Deutsches Bergbau-Museum

4.83km

01:18

60m

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

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7. View of the Harpener Teiche – Harpener Teiche (Blaue Lagune) loop from Kirchharpen

3.84km

01:01

30m

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

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8. Rhein-Herne Canal – Herne-Ost Lock loop from Schloss Strünkede

6.56km

01:40

20m

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9. Forest Path in the Ruhr Region – Weitmarer Holz Wildlife Enclosure loop from Mark

7.03km

01:56

120m

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10. Harpener Ponds – View of the Harpener Ponds loop from Werne

4.86km

01:16

30m

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

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Easy hikes and walks around Bochum

1. View of Blankenstein Castle – Stiepel Village Church loop from Brockhausen

2. Himmelstreppe, Rheinelbe slag heap – Director's Villa loop from Leithe

3. Forest Path in the Ruhr Region – Wildgehege Weitmarer Holz loop from Neuling

4. Malakow Tower at Am Bliestollen – Tal der Buchen Playground loop from Neuling

5. Helfs Hof Local History Museum – Appelbaum's self-service farm shop loop from Stalleicken

6. Pond in Bochum City Park – Bismarckturm Bochum loop from Deutsches Bergbau-Museum

7. View of the Harpener Teiche – Harpener Teiche (Blaue Lagune) loop from Kirchharpen

8. Rhein-Herne Canal – Herne-Ost Lock loop from Schloss Strünkede

9. Forest Path in the Ruhr Region – Weitmarer Holz Wildlife Enclosure loop from Mark

10. Harpener Ponds – View of the Harpener Ponds loop from Werne

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