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Ruhr Region

The Green Classroom – Schellenberg Castle loop from Villa Hügel

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

The Green Classroom – Schellenberg Castle loop from Villa Hügel

Easy

4.9

(11)

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The Green Classroom – Schellenberg Castle loop from Villa Hügel

01:39

6.04km

90m

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 24, 2026

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NSG Hülsenhaine im Schellenberger Wald

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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604 m

Gottfried Wilhelm Mine – Overview of the Buildings

Highlight • Historical Site

Pure mining history. Because Baron Vittinghoff-Schell did not want to tolerate emissions near his castle, he got a court order that the coal had to be transported to the processing …

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634 m

Humming Stone

Highlight • Monument

Just keep your head clean and hum.

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640 m

The Green Classroom

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Very nice and spacious refuge

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1.29 km

Large bench in the Schellenberger Forest

Highlight • Structure

In case the basketball team needs a break.

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2.83 km

Schellenberg Castle

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Schellenberg Castle is a well-preserved castle in the Essen district of Rellinghausen. First mentioned in the 12th century under the name "Haus auf`m Berge", it has been the property of …

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2.88 km

Schellenberg Castle

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Schellenberg Castle has been mentioned as a castle and noble residence under the name "Haus auf`m Berge" since the 12th and 13th centuries. The Broich von Mühlheim family initially owned …

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3.76 km

Source of the Schellenberger Bach

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The Schellenberger Bach is a 2.4 km long flowing water and right tributary of the Ruhr in Essen. It rises between the Essen districts Stadtwald and Heisingen at an altitude …

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4.50 km

Schellenberger Wald

Forest

4.89 km

Röterich Trail in Schellenberger Forest

Highlight • Trail

In the Schellenberger Forest, near the Schellenberg hunting lodge, is the Korte-Klippe viewing point, which offers a view over the Ruhr Valley and Lake Baldeneysee.

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6.04 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.10 km

698 m

202 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.54 km

1.36 km

854 m

159 m

122 m

Elevation

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Monday 25 May

31°C

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The Green Classroom – Schellenberg Castle loop from Villa Hügel

Gottfried Wilhelm Mine – Overview of the Buildings

Humming Stone

The Green Classroom

Large bench in the Schellenberger Forest

Schellenberg Castle

Schellenberg Castle

Source of the Schellenberger Bach

Röterich Trail in Schellenberger Forest

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