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Best forest trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland

Best forest 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 - 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 - Haard Circuit

    4.5 (84)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Adventurous, multi-faceted hiking trail in Westmünsterland, North Rhine-Westphalia. This fantastic trail can be found on a hill in the middle of the Ruhr region and starts at the Mutter Wehner car park. Unpaved paths through the forest dominate. Overall, the route is very green and quite natural, only partially tarmac. Some parts of this loop are used by horses and MTBs. A special highlight is a watchtower for firefighters, which is open to the public. It is well worth the climb, and is...

  4. #4 - Kirchhellener Heide - Heidesee

    4.5 (45)·Moderate·14.6 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Panoramic hike through the Kirchhellener Heide near Grafenwald, North Rhine-Westphalia. A very beautiful route in the Hohe Mark Nature Park. Parking is available at the starting point for those arriving by car. There are places to stop for refreshments in the villages along the hiking trail. The route is therefore ideal as a day trip from the Ruhr area. If you like it quiet, it is best to start hiking early in the day. Highlights of the hike: - Beautiful landscapes of the Kirchhellener...

  5. #5 - Hullerner Acht

    4.7 (51)·Moderate·13.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Scenic hiking excursion in Haltern am See, North Rhine-Westphalia. A figure of eight around the Hullerner reservoir. The circular hiking trail initially leads along the Stever. You can hike around the Hullen reservoir itself in both directions. Highlights of the route: - Picturesque natural landscapes - Beautiful views of the reservoir - Great local flora and fauna

  6. #6 - 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

  7. #7 - 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...

  8. #8 - 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

  9. #9 - 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.

  10. #10 - Durch den Diersfordter Wald von der Emmericher Straße

    4.4 (14)·Moderate·14.2 km·Est. 3.5–4 hr
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Frequently asked questions

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

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best forest trail to hike 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 forest trail in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

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

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

There are 343 forest trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland.These forest trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom NaN AllTrails community reviews.

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

Römer-Lippe-Route (Radfernweg) has the most elevation gain for forest trails with 4,690 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is RTF Wittener Himmelfahrt – 153er Strecke, which has 2,440 m of elevation gain.

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