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Gelsenkirchen

The best mountain hikes around Gelsenkirchen

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Want to explore more of the mountains in the Ruhr Region? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of mountain hikes around Gelsenkirchen 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 around Gelsenkirchen.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

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1. Steeler Stadtgarten – Ruhrblick loop from Südviertel

11.2km

03:02

150m

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

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2. View of Kemnader See loop from Brenscheder Straße

14.3km

03:57

250m

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

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3. Ehemaliges Belebungsbecken loop from Bergerhausen

6.81km

01:48

70m

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

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4. Horizon Observatory – Sundial loop from Resser Mark

8.19km

02:18

150m

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

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5. Kellermanns Busch – Schellenberger Wald loop from Essen-Stadtwald

10.4km

02:54

200m

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

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The best mountain hikes around Gelsenkirchen

1. Steeler Stadtgarten – Ruhrblick loop from Südviertel

2. View of Kemnader See loop from Brenscheder Straße

3. Ehemaliges Belebungsbecken loop from Bergerhausen

4. Horizon Observatory – Sundial loop from Resser Mark

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