Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 4, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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3.05 km

Margarethenhöhe Garden City

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Gatehouse of the settlement donated by Margarethe Krupp to the city of Essen

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3.17 km

Sommerburg Bridge, Margarethenhöhe

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This is still a well-preserved bridge in the Margarethenhöhe district

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4.00 km

Forest Stream Near Half-Timbered House

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4.11 km

Margarethental Walking Trail

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when do you have to take care of cyclists and dogs?

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4.71 km

Halbachhammer Historic Hammer Mill

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The Halbachhammer is a donation from Gustav Krupp von Bohlen and Halbachs to the city of Essen. Originally located in Weidenau an der Sieg, the monument is now in the …

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5.55 km

Bridge Over the Kesselbach

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Nature experience between urban settlement areas

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5.71 km

The Halbachhammer pond has now been remodeled close to nature. In recent years, the Emschergenossenschaft has already built an underground rainwater overflow basin for rainwater treatment and a rainwater retention …

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6.00 km

View of the Kesselbach in the Nachtigallental, Margarethenhöhe

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This is a beautiful hiking route, unfortunately a bit crowded at the weekend (as almost everywhere).

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9.71 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.62 km

606 m

336 m

118 m

Surfaces

5.48 km

3.19 km

583 m

345 m

< 100 m

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Friday 3 April

15°C

9°C

58 %

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View of the Kesselbach in the Nachtigallental, Margarethenhöhe

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