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Best historic site trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland

Best historic site 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 - 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

  3. #3 - 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...

  4. #4 - Kommiezenpad 4

    4.3 (23)·Moderate·12.1 km·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    The Winterswijk Kommiezenpad runs along old smuggling trails on the German-Dutch border. The Kommiezenpad van Winterswijjk is a hiking trail about the smuggling history of the German-Dutch border. Four different loops lead through the nature and history of the border area. The loops can be walked together or independently of each other (see Tips for the other three loops of the Kommiezenpad). A main route connects the loops. The main route is marked with yellow signs and the loops with blue...

  5. #5 - 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.

  6. #6 - 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...

  7. #7 - Durch den Tiergarten zum Schloss (Raesfeld A1)

    4.5 (13)·Easy·5.1 km·Est. 1–1.5 hr

  8. #8 - 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

  9. #9 - Baggerloch Flaesheim über Dachsberg

    4.4 (22)·Moderate·7.9 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Idyllic hike in Flaesheim, North Rhine-Westphalia. Note: The route has been updated in the area of the lake. It starts from the Flaesheim hiking car park. First past the burial mound and the charcoal burners' shelter, in the direction of the quarry lake. It was recently no longer possible to get through to the lake shore. Via the Dachsberg it goes back to the parking lot. The magnificent forest is considered the green lung of the region. There are places to stop for refreshments in the...

  10. #10 - Diersfordt - Lake "Schwarzes Wasser"

    4.0 (12)·Moderate·12.7 km·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Picturesque circular walk in Wesel, North Rhine-Westphalia. This relaxing hike takes you from Diersfordt Castle to the Schwarzer See lake. From there, you continue to the dune landscape and the Wildgater in Diersfordt Forest. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful views of the Black Lake - Local flora and fauna - Pretty landscapes
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Frequently asked questions

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

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best historic site trail to hike in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland is Westruper Heide and Halterner Reservoir Circular, which has a 4.3 star rating from 101 reviews. This trail is 6.4 km long with an elevation gain of 112 m.

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

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

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

There are 164 historic site trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland.These historic site trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 600 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Römer-Lippe-Route (Radfernweg) has the most elevation gain for historic site trails with 4,690 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Radtour: Essen - Haltener Stausee - Dortmund, which has 2,025 m of elevation gain.

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