PHOENIX See has shoreline paths, while Bittermark has a published circuit. Take particular care with path restrictions and dog rules around Dellwiger Bachtal and protected land.
Discover more walking ideas with local dog rules and useful links. Detailed GPS directions are not yet available for these walks.
The 4.8 km B2 woodland circuit crosses Bittermark in southern Dortmund and passes the memorial. The city places the entrance at Kirchhörder Straße.
Municipal hiking descriptions are not dog-access certificates. Observe posted restrictions in parks, nature reserves and shared areas. The city specifically requires a leash at the memorial clearing; do not leave paths due to historic mining-subsidence risks.
View walk details →The approximately 6.2 km loop starts at Dortmund-Bövinghausen station and passes Haus Dellwig and Zeche Zollern through the valley. Respect protected paths.
Municipal hiking descriptions are not dog-access certificates. Observe posted restrictions in parks, nature reserves and shared areas. The valley is a wildlife area. The walking guide is not off-leash permission; obey any site restrictions.
View walk details →The Hohensyburg mining trail links woodland, castle ruins and views over the Ruhr valley. The described section is about 3 km; allow extra distance to return.
Municipal hiking descriptions are not dog-access certificates. Observe posted restrictions in parks, nature reserves and shared areas. Steep woodland sections can be slippery. Keep dogs on lead on narrow sections and follow forest restrictions.
View walk details →The 14.3 km urban walk starts at Dortmund central station and crosses Unionviertel and Westpark toward the harbour, including busy street sections.
Municipal hiking descriptions are not dog-access certificates. Observe posted restrictions in parks, nature reserves and shared areas. Use leads in pedestrian and park sections; this urban trail is not a dog exercise route.
View walk details →The city lists around 3.2 km of foot and cycle paths at PHOENIX See. Walkers share the lakeside with runners and cyclists.
Municipal hiking descriptions are not dog-access certificates. Observe posted restrictions in parks, nature reserves and shared areas. Lakeside paths do not imply permission for dog swimming. Follow local signs and leash restrictions.
View walk details →In Dortmund nature reserves dogs must stay on paths. In woods some dogs may be off-lead under defined conditions; outside woodland in protected areas a lead is required. Public paths and parks have separate rules. Keep dogs on a lead at the Bittermark memorial.
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Check the signs at the exact location. A dog exercise area does not mean every surrounding path is off-leash.