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Best hard trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland

Best hard trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland

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North Rhine-Westphalia
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#7 of 9 nature parks

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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 - 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

  2. #2 - R 05: Durch die Baumberge zwischen Billerbeck und Nottuln

    4.2 (7)·Hard·21.2 km·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail in Münsterland This fantastic hiking trail leads through the gentle hills of the Baumberge, which are known for their high-quality sandstone. From there, you can enjoy fantastic views of the surrounding area. The hike also leads along country lanes that alternate between fields, forests and meadows, making the route a particularly varied tour.
  3. Radtour rund um Haltern

    #3 - Radtour rund um Haltern

    5.0 (3)·Hard·85.9 km·Est. 20–22 hr
    Versatile, long cycle tour around Haltern, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a fairly long route with few metres of elevation gain, which can also be cycled in several stages. The route starts at the Hohe Niemen 2 hiking car park and first leads along the Haltern dam. From there, the route alternates between forest and fields, but also gravel and roads. In addition to beautiful natural highlights, the route also has a lot to offer culturally, such as Vischering Castle, Lüdinghausen Castle and...
  4. Bottrop - Kirchhellen

    #4 - Bottrop - Kirchhellen

    4.0 (3)·Hard·66.5 km·Est. 15.5–17 hr
    Challenging mountain bike tour in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Challenging and varied mountain biking is also possible in the Ruhr region. Although this circular tour can hardly boast any natural mountains, several mining spoil tips provide for sporty climbs and rapid downhill rides. The route north of Bottrop leads bikers over the Brauck spoil tip and the Haniel spoil tip - one of the highest spoil tips in the entire Ruhr region at almost 160 metres. Highlights of the...

  5. #5 - Billerbeck - Lette - Coesfeld

    5.0 (3)·Hard·49.7 km·Est. 11–12.5 hr
    Varied tour with many viewpoints in Billerbeck, North Rhine-Westphalia. Beautiful route along quiet cycle paths and farm tracks. Some fitness is required, but where it goes up, it also goes down again. Highlights of the tour: - Idyllic natural landscapes - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna

  6. #6 - Coesfeld - Velen

    3.9 (2)·Hard·42.5 km·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
    Exciting and interesting cycle tour in Coesfeld, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful cycle tour from Coesfeld leads through farming communities to Velen before returning to the starting point. Tip for a short break at the Artesian Fountain, a beautifully designed water treading basin. Highlights of the cycle tour: - Kühlenvenn - Green centre - Velen Castle with castle park - Kalki" pond - On the way in the Hohe Venn Nature Park - Refreshment stops available
  7. Havester Bruch

    #7 - Havester Bruch

    4.0 (2)·Hard·92.5 km·Est. 20.5–22.5 hr
    This route leads through the region north of Dortmund, Bochum and Essen. Part of the route runs along the Wesel-Datteln Canal. It also runs along the edge of the Die Haard forest. A large part of the route passes through towns and villages and the fields and farms in between. Part of the route leads through the Hohe Mark Nature Park.
  8. RTF Waltroper Frühjahrstour 2019 – 111er Strecke

    #8 - RTF Waltroper Frühjahrstour 2019 – 111er Strecke

    4.0 (1)·Hard·114.4 km·Est. 24 hr+
    Official route of the RTF. You can find further details directly from the organiser: https://www.sprinter-waltrop.de
  9. RTF Kurbel Dortmund 2016 - 112er Strecke

    #9 - RTF Kurbel Dortmund 2016 - 112er Strecke

    5.0 (1)·Hard·112 km·Est. 24 hr+
    RTF - route 112km
  10. Three Rivers Route

    #10 - Three Rivers Route

    4.0 (1)·Hard·129.9 km·Est. 24 hr+
    This extensive circular route explores the picturesque border region of the Lippe, Issel and Rhine rivers. The route leads through the flat, green landscape of the Lower Rhine and connects historic towns such as Wesel and Rees. It passes Renaissance moated castles such as Raesfeld Castle and tranquil wetlands that serve as important bird sanctuaries. The route follows well-maintained forest tracks and paved paths with hardly any gradients worth mentioning. Historically, this region was an...
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