The best walks and hikes in Dortmund
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Ruhr Region? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Dortmund to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Dortmund is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: October 30, 2025
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1. View of the Wannebach Valley – Wannebach Valley loop from Syburg
8.58km
02:22
140m
150m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
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406
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2. Gehrenbachteich – Gut Ostberge 🐎 pond 🐟 loop from Aplerbecker Mark
6.72km
01:50
100m
100m
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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3,730
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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346
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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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380
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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6. View of Hengsteysee – Ruhr Riverside Path loop from Syburg
8.85km
02:28
170m
170m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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426
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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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441
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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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301
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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10. Gehrenbach Pond – Kletterwald Freischütz 🌳 loop from Dortmund-Aplerbeck
11.6km
03:07
140m
140m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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