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Best camping trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland

Best camping 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 - Haltern Reservoir Circular Route

    4.4 (49)·Moderate·8.5 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Beautiful hiking trail around the Haltern reservoir near Haltern in North Rhine-Westphalia. This leisurely hike runs alongside the Haltern reservoir and offers wonderful views of the lake as well as plenty of opportunity to picnic on the shore. The route is suitable both on foot and by bike. Highlights: - Hiking at Haltener See - Panoramic views - West shore park

  2. #2 - 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.

  3. #3 - Big Haard round

    4.5 (13)·Hard·20.6 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Idyllic and dog-friendly hiking trail through the Haard, North Rhine-Westphalia. Start and end at the Mutter Wehner car park. Wonderful hilly landscape of sandstone through the Hohe Mark Nature Park. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Pretty natural landscapes - The Haard - Brinksknapp

  4. #4 - Through the northern Haard

    4.6 (28)·Easy·7.2 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Beautiful circular walk through the northern Haard. This idyllic circular hike starts at the Ahsener Allee hiking car park and leads mostly through the forest without any significant inclines - every now and then you can catch beautiful views over meadows and fields. As there are no refreshment stops along the way, you should pack enough provisions. Highlights: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes

  5. #5 - Kasteelwandeling Landfort

    3.8 (14)·Moderate·13.2 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Lovely circular walk starting at Landfort Castle. Parts of the castle date back to the 15th century, and it was built on the site of a former fortress. A place with a long history, located on the edge of the German border. You also cross this border with the circular walk, and along the river Issel you walk to Anholt, past the castle. Then you walk to the meandering little river Krummer Bach, which forms the natural border between the Netherlands and Germany. Back in the Netherlands, you pass...

  6. #6 - Landstreifer (Haard an der Grenze)

    4.4 (9)·Moderate·11.1 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The LandStreifer "Haard an der Grenze" circular trail promises a varied and relaxing hiking experience. The route can be started at the hiking car park at "Mutter Wehner", for example. Most of the time you walk through the forest, circling the Haardsee lake and the Brinksknapp nature reserve, but there is also a longer section along the edge of the forest. Highlights of the hike: - nice rest stops - Several...

  7. #7 - Alte Fahrt

    4.8 (8)·Easy·8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    This route runs along the Alte Fahrt canal and starts near Olfen. There is also a car park at the southern end of the path. In the centre of the path is the beautiful historic bridge over the Lippe. There are also educational boards along the route where you can learn about the history.

  8. #8 - 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...

  9. #9 - Radtour: Silbersee - Halterner Stausee - Stever

    4.8 (4)·Easy·34.9 km·Est. 8–8.5 hr

  10. #10 - Reken um Waldkapelle

    4.2 (8)·Easy·5.8 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Scenic loop in North Rhine-Westphalia, partly along an old processional route, with wonderful views of Reken and the Haard.
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Frequently asked questions

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

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for camping in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland is Haltern Reservoir Circular Route, which has a 4.4 star rating from 49 reviews. This trail is 8.5 km long with an elevation gain of 117 m.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest camping trail in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland is Radtour rund um Haltern. This trail is estimated to be 85.9 km long.

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

There are 72 camping trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland.These camping trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 255 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Radtour rund um Haltern has the most elevation gain for camping trails with 1,395 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Herten - Sinsen - Ahsen, which has 1,097 m of elevation gain.

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