May 15
Photo: Cesar von Meissen Unforgettable hiking experience at Baldeneysee On Ascension Day, May 14, 2026, numerous hiking enthusiasts gathered at the picturesque Baldeneysee in the Ruhrtal valley of Essen to participate in the 54th NRZ Hiking Day. Despite the partially unpleasant weather conditions, which were accompanied by short but heavy rain showers, the participants were not discouraged. „There's no bad weather, only bad [...] Read More
May 11
Photo: Carl de Canedido Prominent guests and family-friendly program on the Grugapark Essen, Essen, May 11, 2026. The NRZ Hiking Day on May 14, 2026, traditionally held on Ascension Day, returns to the Essener Grugapark with a particularly extensive program. In addition to the classic hiking routes, this year will feature prominent guests and a greatly expanded family offering in the [...] Read More
March 8
Photo: Carl de Canedido A sports trend that combines creativity and fitness. Hobby horsing may seem like a childhood game at first glance, but appearances are deceiving. Behind the act of riding a hobby horse lies a serious sport that combines and strengthens strength, endurance, coordination, and expressiveness. The movement originated in Finland and spread via social media [...] Read More
October 2nd
Photo: Cesar von Meissen Closure of the private road between Werden and the weir. Anyone traveling from Essen-Werden towards Baldeneysee until the end of the year should expect a small detour: Ruhrverband has begun the comprehensive renovation of the private access road to the weir and run-of-river power plant Baldeney. The heavily used cobblestone road, which has been damaged by heavy goods traffic in recent years [...] Read More
August 15
Photo: Carl de Canedido Movement, Nature, and New Perspectives The power of movement and the calming effect of nature – hiking and walking on the Baldeneysee combine both to create a true elixir of life. Those who venture outside will experience how regular exercise harmonizes body, mind, and soul. Hiking and walking [...] Read More
22 July
Graphic | Photo: Carl de Canedido Get active on and around the water. The Baldeneysee reservoir in Essen, with its rolling hills, wooded banks, and historic buildings, is a magical place that captivates sports enthusiasts, those seeking tranquility, and people with other activity preferences. As the largest reservoir on the Ruhr River, it offers a vast body of water for countless activities [...] Read More
June 6
Source: Stiftung Warentest Rediscovering Hiking: A Competition That Shows the Way Hiking is boring? Not for Matyas Zinner and Jonas Dicks from the Maria-Wächtler-Gymnasium in Essen. The two young testers participated in the Stiftung Warentest competition "Jugend testet" (Youth Tests) and wanted to find out which circular hiking trail in North Rhine-Westphalia is particularly suitable for young people. With scientific precision and meticulous attention to detail [...] Read More
August 12
Photo: Bianca Killmann Bergischer Weg - Germany's Most Beautiful Hiking Trail 2024. The Bergischer Weg trail, from Baldeneysee in Essen to the Drachenfels near Bonn, is Germany's most beautiful multi-day hiking tour for 2024. The hiking magazine, with a jury of hiking experts, put day trips and multi-day tours to a public vote. Readers were able to vote for their favorite hiking trail in an online poll. A total of [...] Read More