The best mountain hikes around Essen
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Last updated: October 18, 2025
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1. Baldeneysteig – Baldeneysteig Trail Marker loop from Essen-Kupferdreh
25.8km
07:16
480m
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
430m
Expert mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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3. Polzenbergs Egge loop from Langenberg-Mitte
8.39km
02:20
160m
160m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4. Polzenbergs Egge loop from Nierenhof
8.78km
02:26
150m
150m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5. Pasberg loop from Isenbügel
8.38km
02:18
140m
140m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6. Kreiswald loop from Langenberg-Mitte
13.9km
04:02
360m
360m
Intermediate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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