Hattingen is a region in the Metropole Ruhr, characterized by its diverse landscape that supports a wide range of outdoor activities. Three-quarters of its municipal area consists of forests and green spaces, providing extensive natural terrain for exploration. The hilly Elfringhauser Schweiz to the south of the Ruhr valley offers varied topography with forests, meadows, and fields. This environment makes Hattingen suitable for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, mountain biking, road cycling, and more.
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(11)
38
riders
28.5km
01:53
330m
330m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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45.8km
02:52
310m
310m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.31km
00:34
100m
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21.5km
01:30
240m
240m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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36
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21.4km
01:32
300m
300m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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32.3km
02:28
430m
430m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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62.5km
06:02
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22.1km
01:18
230m
230m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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32
hikers
9.20km
02:29
120m
120m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.0km
02:38
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.30km
01:41
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.83km
01:19
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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27
riders
47.2km
02:05
380m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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16
riders
50.8km
02:21
580m
580m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

20
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71.4km
03:27
930m
930m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

8
riders
33.4km
01:33
390m
390m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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79
runners
6.55km
00:42
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.06km
00:44
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14.6km
01:32
150m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
18.4km
02:01
210m
210m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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13
riders
80.9km
06:51
1,770m
1,770m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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32.7km
02:01
420m
430m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
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45.9km
03:58
1,060m
1,060m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
43.8km
04:13
1,240m
1,240m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hattingen offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features extensive forests and green spaces, providing diverse terrain for exploration.
Hattingen features several notable hiking routes, such as sections of the Neanderlandsteig, the Westphalia Hiking Trail, and the Ruhr Heights Trail. The Hattingen Circular Route, approximately 37 miles (60 km) long, follows the city's borders. More details are available in the Hiking around Hattingen guide.
Yes, Hattingen offers numerous cycling routes for various skill levels. The Ruhr Valley Cycle Path is a popular option, and other routes combine natural scenery with industrial heritage. Explore options in the Cycling around Hattingen guide.
Mountain biking opportunities in Hattingen range from moderate to challenging, with some unpaved segments. The Elfringhauser Schweiz region provides hilly terrain suitable for MTB. Specific trails are listed in the MTB Trails around Hattingen guide.
Hattingen is characterized by the picturesque Ruhr Valley and the hilly Elfringhauser Schweiz, which features forests, meadows, and fields. Three-quarters of the municipal area consists of forests and green spaces, offering extensive natural recreational areas.
Yes, Hattingen is part of several long-distance hiking routes. These include a stage of the nearly 146-mile (235 km) Neanderlandsteig, the 137-mile (220 km) Westphalia Hiking Trail, and the Ruhr Heights Trail.
Outdoor routes in Hattingen can pass by historical sites such as the LWL Museum Henrichshütte, featuring a 180-foot (55-meter) blast furnace. The region also has three medieval castles: Isenburg, Blankenstein, and Wasserburg Haus Kemnade.
Hattingen is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 4,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The region features 147 routes across various sports, holding an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Hattingen, covering various sports. These include guides for Hiking, Touring Cycling, Mountain Biking, Road Cycling, Running, and Gravel Biking.
The official website for the city of Hattingen is hattingen.de. For general inquiries, the central telephone number for the city administration is +49 (2324) 204 0.
The Hattingen Circular Route is a hiking trail approximately 37 miles (60 km) long that follows the city's borders. It allows hikers to discover many sights and can be completed in stages, with public transport options available.

