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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Bochum Observatory – View of the Ruhr Valley loop from Linden

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Bochum Observatory – View of the Ruhr Valley loop from Linden

Easy

4.2

(6)

33

hikers

Bochum Observatory – View of the Ruhr Valley loop from Linden

01:01

3.56km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

46 m

Forsthaus Bochum

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Very nice restaurant with consistently warmer kitchen, delicious cakes and good service, in summer with a great beer garden. Well worth a visit 👍

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70 m

Forsthaus Borgböhmer & Minigolf

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In summer you can enjoy your stay with a view on the terrace and drink coffee or play mini golf down in the facility.

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3

86 m

There are no signs at the upper parking lot that this is only for guests of the catering trade.
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643 m

Bochum Observatory

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The so-called Radom, a 40m high air-inflated hall that protects a 20m parabolic antenna from the weather, invites you to visit:
The permanent exhibition "Cosmos, Communism, Cold War" illustrates the …

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5

2.15 km

View of the Ruhr Valley

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6

2.59 km

Weitmarer Holz

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Very nice route

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7

2.59 km

The amazing thing is to find such a large beech forest with old trees in the middle of the Ruhr area.

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8

3.25 km

Playground Auf der Krücke

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Spacious playground with many benches, located directly at the RADOM, quick access to the Rauendahl forest and the Weitmar wood, that is: NATURZENTRALE!

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3.56 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.93 km

329 m

285 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.28 km

914 m

301 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

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Monday 18 May

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