Special Trails
Tourist trails in Gelsenkirchen - information for visitors
Gelsenkirchen offers a number of special trails that give you an opportunity to leave the attractions on the main regional routes for a while and explore the local sights. Each point along the trail should be interesting enough in itself to warrant a stop in Gelsenkirchen. They can thus be visited as you see fit, with the trail theme determining the route and serving as a guide for strangers to the area. Where we specify a particular sequence for enjoying the trail, this serves as a recommendation only.
The informal structure of the trails allows you to get to know Gelsenkirchen under your own terms.
We are sure you will find your journey of discovery in and around Gelsenkirchen an enjoyable and entertaining way to gain a deeper knowledge of the city and the region.
Choose from one of the following Special Trails:
The Landmark Art and Industrial Heritage Trail illustrates how nature is making a comeback on derelict sites and spoil heaps and how artists and others are responding to this advance.
The Art and Culture Trail showcases contrasts to the traditional world of labour and incorporates historical developments.
The Solar Trail highlights the transformation of this energy-producing region from coal to solar power.
The Workers' Housing Trail takes you on a tour of attractive housing areas.
The Railway Enthusiasts' Trail rekindles childhood dreams and whisks you back to the era of the great railways in the Ruhr.
The Schalke Trail offers a close-up look at the football phenomenon that is FC Schalke 04.
The Open (Factory) Door Trail invites you for a look around current and former production facilities. New products and developments point to the future, while relics of the past beckon to be explored.
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