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Best backpacking trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland

Best backpacking trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland

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North Rhine-Westphalia
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The Hohe Mark Nature Park is located in North Rhine-Westphalia between the Münsterland, Lower Rhine and Ruhr regions. The sandstone hills with their wooded ridges were shaped by the Ice Age and are one of the largest contiguous wooded areas north of the Ruhr area. Apart from a few small farming communities, the area is virtually uninhabited and its proximity to the urban area of North Rhine-Westphalia makes the nature park, which covers an area of 1977.81 km², one of the most popular local recreation areas. With 3,890 kilometres of hiking trails, 1,530 kilometres of cycle paths and 350 kilometres of water trails, there is plenty to discover: Heathlands, meadows and pastures, hilly areas, floodplains, streams and a variety of native wildlife.

Top sights

Halterner Stausee
Halterner Stausee
Lake
Seebad Haltern am See
Seebad Haltern am See
Beach
Stever
Stever
River
Niemenwall
Niemenwall
Archaeological site
Liebespunkt Haltern am See
Liebespunkt Haltern am See
Attraction
Halterner Mühlenbach
Halterner Mühlenbach
River

Top trails

  1. #1 - Die Haard: Drei Berge Route

    4.6 (25)·Moderate·11.3 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Beautiful circular route from the Katenkreuz (Jammertal) hiking car park. The route leads over 3 mountains, Kusberg, Stirnberg and Farnberg. There is a fire watch tower on the Farnberg which can be climbed. The route mainly leads along side paths and trails. The route also passes the "Alte Buche" beech tree.

  2. #2 - Noaberpad Segment 18: Winterswijk - Bocholt

    4.5 (4)·Moderate·19.8 km·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    This is segment 18 of the Noaberpad, a long-distance route along the border between the Netherlands and Germany. The journey begins in Winterswijk and leads hikers through the idyllic Achterhoek countryside and unpaved border paths to the German city of Bocholt. Along the way, the path passes the monumental Berenschot watermill within the beautiful Bekendelle woodland and the historic peatlands of the Wooldse Veen. Accommodation is widely available in urban hotels, guesthouses, and local...

  3. #3 - Noaberpad Segment 19: Bocholt - Isselburg

    4.0 (2)·Moderate·16.9 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    This is segment 19 of the Noaberpad, a long-distance route along the border between the Netherlands and Germany. The journey begins in Bocholt and leads hikers through the green river valley of the Bocholter Aa and quiet country roads to the historic border town of Isselburg. Along the way, the path passes the monumental Anholt Moated Castle with its beautiful baroque castle gardens, vast parks, and nearby idyllic biotopes. Accommodation is available in atmospheric castle hotels, local...

  4. #4 - Noaberpad Segment 20: Isselburg - Terborg

    4.3 (2)·Moderate·19 km·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    This is segment 20 of the Noaberpad, a long-distance route along the border between the Netherlands and Germany. The journey begins in Isselburg and leads hikers through the scenic river valley of the Oude IJssel and quiet border roads to the Achterhoek village of Terborg. Along the way, the path passes the monumental DRU iron foundry in Ulft, historic border markers, and the wooded Paasberg nature reserve with its beautiful vistas. Accommodation is available in local hotels, cozy...

  5. #5 - Römerbrunnen

    4.9 (5)·Moderate·9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    This hike explores the heart of the Haard. It also leads to the Römerbrunnen fountain. A little further on after the fountain, you will also find a statue of St John. The hike mostly follows the sand/gravel paths that lead to these two sights. There are relatively few differences in altitude. Good for the dogs.

  6. #6 - Römer-Lippe-Route Etappe 5: Lünen - Haltern am See

    4.0 (1)·Moderate·42.8 km·Est. 10–10.5 hr
    Stage 5 of the Römer-Lippe-Route. The penultimate section of the Roman-Lippe Route leads from Lünen through the Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland Nature Park to idyllic Haltern am See. Along the way, there are loops to historic Selm or Datteln to the south. Destination: Haltern am See Highlights: - Lünen: lakeside fort, Schwansbell Castle - Selm: LWL State Museum of Art and Cultural History, Botzlar Castle, windmill tower, wayside chapel - Datteln: Hermann Grochtmann Museum, harbour bridge, LWL...
  7. Römer-Lippe-Route Etappe 6: Haltern am See - Xanten

    #7 - Römer-Lippe-Route Etappe 6: Haltern am See - Xanten

    4.7 (3)·Moderate·69.4 km·Est. 15.5–17.5 hr
    Stage 6 of the Römer-Lippe-Route. The last day's stage of the Römer-Lippe-Route has it all once again. As well as the idyllic lake, where you could easily spend half the day relaxing, the starting point offers numerous sights. But there is plenty to see on the almost 70 kilometres to the final destination of Xanten. First you pass the historic towns of Marl, Dorsten and Wesel, then along the picturesque Rhine floodplains and finally, of course, a visit to the archaeological park in...

  8. #8 - X1 stage 4: Haltern am See - Werne

    3.0 (1)·Moderate·44.3 km·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr
  9. Pilgerroute (D-Route 7) Etappe 9: Münster - Dorsten

    #9 - Pilgerroute (D-Route 7) Etappe 9: Münster - Dorsten

    Hard·99.1 km·Est. 24 hr+
    9th section of the official long-distance cycle route Pilgerroute (D-Route 7) from Flensburg to Aachen This long-distance cycle route is part of EuroVelo route EV3, a trans-European pilgrimage route from Trondheim in Norway to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, passing through Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Belgium, France and Spain. The route is signposted almost continuously with the D7 logo (half a wheel with the number 7 on a red background). Highlights: - exciting cycling through...
  10. Römer-Lippe-Route (Radfernweg)

    #10 - Römer-Lippe-Route (Radfernweg)

    Moderate·298.5 km·Est. 24 hr+
    Varied long-distance cycle route from Detmold to Xanten. The Römer-Lippe-Route is a well-signposted long-distance cycle route divided into 6 daily stages, which can be cycled in both directions. The cycle route leads from the source of the Lippe, the "Eye of Odin", in the Teutoburg Forest along the Lippe into the Hellweg region, through the Sauerland and Münsterland into the Ruhr region and finally through the Lower Rhine region, where the Lippe flows into the Rhine at Xanten. The tour is...
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best trail to hike for backpacking in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for backpacking in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland is Die Haard: Drei Berge Route, which has a 4.6 star rating from 25 reviews. This trail is 11.3 km long with an elevation gain of 256 m.

What is the longest backpacking trail in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest backpacking trail in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland is Römer-Lippe-Route (Radfernweg). This trail is estimated to be 298.5 km long.

How many backpacking trails are in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

There are 11 backpacking trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland.These backpacking trails have an average 4.3-star ratingfrom 43 AllTrails community reviews.

Which backpacking trail has the most elevation gain in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

Römer-Lippe-Route (Radfernweg) has the most elevation gain for backpacking trails with 4,690 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Pilgerroute (D-Route 7) Etappe 9: Münster - Dorsten, which has 1,272 m of elevation gain.

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