The Urban.Trail Hagen is an urban discovery tour that perfectly blends art, culture, history, and nature. The trail starts at the main train station and leads you along Bahnhofstraße and Neumarktstraße to the Hagen Theatre, where culture and tradition meet. Along Humboldtstraße, you'll encounter an impressive mural by Martin Bender before reaching Hagen City Park – a green oasis in the heart of the city – by passing an old bunker and through a colorful underpass.
From here, the path climbs uphill through allotment gardens to the Bismarck Tower and continues along forest paths to the Eugen Richter Tower, where you can climb the tower on weekends and enjoy spectacular views of Hagen and the Ruhr Valley. Afterwards, the path leads downhill past the abandoned Klutert sports field directly into the creative district of Wehringhausen.
Here you'll experience Hagen's urban soul: the WirrWarr creative quarter, exciting street art spots on Moltkestraße featuring more works by Martin Bender, cozy cafés like Café & Bistro gegenüber, Zum Buntspecht, or the Eisbar, as well as concept stores like Onkel Jo sein Laden. The route then leads back to the main train station via Bismarckstraße and Augustastraße – a circular walk full of street vibes, panoramic views, and creative discoveries amidst big-city flair and green spaces.
From each exit, the main train station can be reached within a few minutes by following the signs towards "Zentrum".
The trail starts at Hagen Central Station, directly in the plaza in front of the main entrance. From here, you walk along Bahnhofstraße and then along Neumarktstraße to Theaterplatz. The historic Theater Hagen, rebuilt in 1949, represents the city's cultural diversity – from opera and ballet to drama and youth theater.
Next, follow Humboldtstrasse, where you'll be greeted by a large mural by Hagen street artist Martin Bender – a powerful example of the city's vibrant urban art scene. Continue past Bunker Hagen, a relic from the post-war period, whose walls are now being enlivened with new artistic works. A colorful graffiti-covered underpass leads you past the Buschey Cemetery, and you'll reach Hagen City Park – one of the city's oldest green spaces.
You'll gradually ascend through quiet park paths, past gardens and allotments, until you reach the Bismarck Tower. From here, you'll have a panoramic view of Hagen and the Ruhr Valley. On weekends, depending on opening times, it's possible to climb the tower.
The trail then leads you along pleasant forest paths through the heights of Hagen to the Eugen-Richter-Tower, another viewpoint in the city. A short climb here is worthwhile to enjoy the panorama. Afterwards, the trail descends to the Klutert Sports Ground, a former sports venue that now stands silently and mysteriously, a reminder of bygone days.
The route now leads you to the creative district of Wehringhausen, where art and culture are closely intertwined. In the WirrWarr creative quarter, you'll discover a mix of studios, workshops, and galleries – a vibrant hub of ideas. Along Lange Straße, numerous cafés, bistros, and restaurants invite you to linger, including... To the great spotted woodpeckerthe Café & Bistro Opposite or a EisbarShopping enthusiasts also enjoy concept stores like... Uncle Jo's shop on your costs.
A special highlight awaits you on Moltkestraße: In the courtyard, you'll find an impressive street art gallery featuring murals by Martin Bender and other artists. Here, creative energy and urban freedom come together in the most beautiful way.
Finally, the route passes WirrWarr – Center for Creativity, then continues along Mauerstraße, Bismarckstraße, Sternstraße and Augustastraße back towards Hagen main station, where the trail ends.
