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Best easy trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland

Best easy 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 - Westruper Heide and Halterner Reservoir Circular

    4.3 (101)·Easy·6.4 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Family-friendly circular hike in the Hohe Mark Nature Park. This circular route leads along the lake, past a few restaurants and then into the beautiful heathland. This scenic heathland and forest hike in the Hohe Mark-Westmünsterland Nature Park in North Rhine-Westphalia leads through the Westruper Heide to the Haltern reservoir and finally reaches the juniper dune. Highlights of the hike: - Beehive - Adventure beer garden by the lake - Hohe Niemen lake bay

  2. #2 - Durch den Diersfordter Wald zur Dünenlandschaft

    4.7 (44)·Easy·7.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Beautiful hike in the Hohe Mark Nature Park around Wesel. This circular tour leads through the local recreation area, the Diersfordter Wald, and can be easily started from the car park on the Bislicher Wald road. There is also a bus stop nearby (Am Jäger). In the forest, you have the opportunity to hike extensively or to indulge in nature observation. The forest offers plenty of variety, with sand dunes, small moorland and heathland areas, as well as many rare animal and plant...

  3. #3 - At the Rotbach

    4.4 (54)·Easy·7.9 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    The majority of the forest area of this nature reserve consists of old beech and oak forests - some of which are up to 200 years old. Along the Rotbach itself, there are also remnants of alder woodland and quarry forest. The name Rotbach comes from the red sediments; it is a strongly meandering body of water along which you can take a relaxing stroll and enjoy the landscape.

  4. #4 - Haard Loop from Mutter Wehner

    4.3 (31)·Easy·6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a beautiful and generally very relaxed hike through the south of the "Haard" forest area. You start at the car park of the Mutter Wehner restaurant (with beer garden). With the exception of Mondays and Tuesdays, you can stop off here after the hike. Highlights of the hike: - Quiet forest paths - nice refreshment stop

  5. #5 - Dülmen Wildlife Park

    4.6 (25)·Easy·7.1 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    This walk leads through the Dülmen Wildlife Park, located just a few minutes from the city center. The paths wind through a landscape designed in the 19th century by the English garden architect Edward Milner for the Duke of Croÿ. Visitors walk under mighty oaks and beeches and pass the idyllic Herzteich pond with its old wooden bridge. Fallow deer, red deer, and moorland sheep roam freely across the expansive meadows. Since the paths are mostly flat and well-maintained, no special gear is...

  6. #6 - Westruper Heide: Bee Route (red)

    4.5 (27)·Easy·3.4 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Family-friendly circular hiking trail in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Westruper Heide nature reserve is one of the most popular hiking areas near Haltern am See. There are a total of four signposted circular hiking trails here. These include the bee route, which is marked with red signs and owes its name to a beehive located very close to the hiking car park. During the heather blossom in August and September, you can also explore the bee route as part of a guided...

  7. #7 - Heimingshof Rundweg A2

    4.5 (26)·Easy·7.2 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Idyllic circular hiking tour in Hullern, North Rhine-Westphalia. The tour starts at the Heimingshof hiking car park and takes you around the Hullern reservoir, where the Stever is dammed above the Haltern reservoir. Located in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, the route offers marvellous views of the lake all around. Highlights of the tour: - Hullern reservoir - Stever - Flora & fauna

  8. #8 - Heidesee Circular Route

    4.7 (15)·Easy·3.1 km·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Charming and family-friendly hiking trail in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This marvellous hiking trail leads through the Hohe Mark Nature Park. There is a freely accessible bathing area in the south-western part of the lake. Fishing is permitted in the lake during the fishing season. The circular trail is very popular and therefore usually very well attended. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Hohe Mark...

  9. #9 - Rotbach loop trail A6

    4.2 (24)·Easy·9.2 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This 9 km circular walk runs through the beautiful Rotbach valley. As you are walking in nature reserves most of the time, dogs must be kept on a lead. Highlights of the hike: - picturesque Rotbach valley - idyllic forest paths - Hiesfeld forest nature reserve

  10. #10 - Dinslaken: Spaziergang durch das Rotbachtal

    4.1 (16)·Easy·5.3 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    This route starts at the car park on the Am Freibad road, near the mill museum. It explores the wooded area to the east of Dinslaken and also the fields near the B3 federal road, with views of both the Rotbach stream and the Rotbachsee lake along the way. The route is relatively short and is well suited for a walk or a run.
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