Best forest trails in Hamm

Easy circular hiking trail in Hamm, North Rhine-Westphalia The starting point of this leisurely circular walk is the bus stop "Hamm Süden" (accessible by bus and train). Although it is so close to the city centre, you walk through a beautiful wooded area. Due to the moderate distance and small differences in altitude, this loop is also suitable for children. Highlights of the hike: - Pilsholz - Hüls - Child-friendly

Starting in the Lippeauen nature reserve, along the Datteln-Hamm Canal and through forests and fields. A varied hiking route with opportunities to stop for refreshments.

Scenic running route in Hamm, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is the official route of the 2019 Maxi half marathon through Hamm. Further information about the Maxi Run can be found at www.maxilauf.de. Highlights of the running tour: - Kurpark - Heesen Castle - Graduation works - Local fauna and flora - River Lippe - Datteln-Hamm Canal - Maximilian Park - Ahse pond

Varied cycle tour from Hamm, North Rhine-Westphalia. This cycle route starts in Hamm and leads along paved paths via the Gallberg nature reserve, through Bönen and on to the Uelzener Heide nature reserve. From there, the route heads north-east with slight climbs to Holthöfen and finally back to the starting point via Berge. There are refreshment stops in the villages. Highlights: - Varied route - Many nature reserves

This route starts in the village of Haaren. It begins by heading north towards the Haaren quarry pond. It circles it halfway round, then heads north and turns left at the Lippe. It leads through the fields of Oberwerrieser Mersch. Finally, it heads south and through the Ostholz. It comes out at the Datteln-Hamm Canal and then leads back to the start.

Stage 4 of the Römer-Lippe-Route. The fourth section of the Römer-Lippe-Route leads from Hamm to the medieval Hanseatic town of Lünen. The route leads along several nature reserves such as the Tibaum nature reserve or the Großes Holz spoil tip, and the towns of Werne and Bergkamen are also worth a stopover. Highlights: - Oberwerries Castle in Hamm - Werne: town hall, warming house, half-timbered houses at St Christopher's Church - Leisure harbour in Bergkamen - Moated castle Nordkirche

This route starts in the south-west of Hamm. It heads south and reaches the Kissinger Höhe spoil tip and the Humbert spoil tip. It then heads north and crosses the Datteln-Hamm Canal and the Radbod spoil tip on the River Lippe. It then passes the Radbodsee lake and crosses the canal and the river again before returning to the starting point. A beautiful route without having to leave the city!