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Ruhr Region

The best mountain hikes in the Ruhr Region

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Want to explore more of the mountains in Münster District? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes in the Ruhr Region to bring you the top routes in the region. To see which Tour is right for you, browse real photos and tips uploaded by other mountain hikers, see detail-rich breakdowns at the click of a button—and find your perfect route for your next mountain hike in the Ruhr Region.

Last updated: October 31, 2025

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1. Baldeneysteig – Baldeneysteig Trail Marker loop from Essen-Kupferdreh

25.8km

07:16

480m

Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Baldeneysteig Trail Marker loop from Essen-Werden

24.3km

06:47

430m

Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Bismarck-Turm – Babywald 2009-2013 loop from Waldbauer / Zurstraße

23.3km

06:48

620m

Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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4. Kaiser Wilhelm Monument – Vincke Tower loop from Holzen

11.4km

03:13

250m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Stadtforst Vormholz – Bommerholz loop from Vormholz

14.8km

04:09

300m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Stadtforst Muttental – Schloss Steinhausen loop from Vormholz

7.36km

02:02

130m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Polzenbergs Egge loop from Langenberg-Mitte

8.39km

02:20

160m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Polzenbergs Egge loop from Nierenhof

8.78km

02:26

150m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Pasberg loop from Isenbügel

8.38km

02:18

140m

Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Hasper Dam loop from Voerde

5.02km

01:22

70m

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

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The best mountain hikes in the Ruhr Region

1. Baldeneysteig – Baldeneysteig Trail Marker loop from Essen-Kupferdreh

2. Baldeneysteig Trail Marker loop from Essen-Werden

3. Bismarck-Turm – Babywald 2009-2013 loop from Waldbauer / Zurstraße

4. Kaiser Wilhelm Monument – Vincke Tower loop from Holzen

5. Stadtforst Vormholz – Bommerholz loop from Vormholz

6. Stadtforst Muttental – Schloss Steinhausen loop from Vormholz

7. Polzenbergs Egge loop from Langenberg-Mitte

8. Polzenbergs Egge loop from Nierenhof

9. Pasberg loop from Isenbügel

10. Hasper Dam loop from Voerde

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