‘Day of the Hiking Paths’
You can already look forward to 5 April 2025, when we invite you to the next ‘Day of the Hiking Paths’. You can find more information here:
The city of Essen opens the hiking season - Day of the Hiking Paths
Leisure time
Hiking in Essen
Rich in contrast, exciting and so green! Walking in Essen is a real experience. Look forward to surprising and above all fascinating views in Germany's third greenest city. From urban to alpine - pure holiday feeling awaits you here!
The four large circular hiking trails are particularly varied and challenging: the BaldeneySteig (approx. 27 km) and the Kettwiger PanoramaSteig (approx. 35 km) in the south of Essen, the ZollvereinSteig (approx. 26 km) in the north of the city, which was inaugurated in 2022, and the new DeilbachSteig (approx. 33 km), which connects the cities of Essen, Velbert and Hattingen.
Do you prefer something shorter? Then take a look at our hiking suggestions. The tours take you past lots of greenery, culture and industrial heritage.
So, get your hiking boots on and discover Essen!
Essen's
Hiking trails
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Cycling and hiking in Essen
Hiking tour tips
Whether you want to take a break from the stressful workday after work, go on a day hike with your family or show your best friends from abroad the city from a different perspective - we have created a selection of hiking tours for you here.
Here you will find the hiking suggestions (pdf, 1 MB)
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