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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Bochum Observatory – Forsthaus Bochum loop from Linden

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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Ruhr Region

Bochum Observatory – Forsthaus Bochum loop from Linden

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5.0

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Bochum Observatory – Forsthaus Bochum loop from Linden

01:00

3.77km

30m

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 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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222 m

Bochum Observatory

Highlight • Monument

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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519 m

Playground Auf der Krücke

Highlight • Rest Area

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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780 m

Weitmarer Holz Southern Parking Lot

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

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919 m

Panoramic View of the Southern Ruhr Hills

Highlight • Viewpoint

We emerge from the forest and have a beautiful view towards Linden, Ruhrtal and Langenberger Sendemasten. The Weitmarer Holz lies to the north and the Rauendahl slope forest to the …

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925 m

View of the Fields in Bochum Weitmar

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful hiking trails and a gem in the middle of the city. Always good for a short hike.

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2.08 km

Weitmarer Holz Wildlife Enclosure

Highlight • Forest

Bochum is better known for its city and the Bermuda Triangle. Away from the shopping and bar districts, the city is green and not nearly as hectic as one might …

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3.00 km

Blankensteiner Straße Through the Forest

Highlight • Structure

Here the Blankensteiner Straße meanders picturesquely through the forest.

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3.26 km

Forsthaus Bochum

Highlight • Restaurant

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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3.77 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.73 km

871 m

861 m

287 m

Surfaces

1.81 km

1.02 km

532 m

394 m

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Thursday 9 July

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