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Best wildlife trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland

Best wildlife 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 - 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...

  4. #4 - 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...

  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 - 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.

  8. #8 - Durch den Diersfordter Wald von der Emmericher Straße

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

  9. #9 - Silbersee 3 Circular Route

    4.6 (20)·Moderate·8 km·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Idyllic and varied hiking and running trail around the Silbersee, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a beautiful tour that goes through the Hohe Mark nature park. From the parking lot at Prickingshof, it goes to Silbersee III, which is almost surrounded. The round can be extended as desired and you can also walk along Silbersee I and Silbersee II. Highlights of the tour: - Great views of the Silbersee - Local flora and fauna - Pretty natural landscapes - High Mark Nature Park

  10. #10 - Steverauen bei Olfen

    4.2 (12)·Moderate·8.2 km·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Idyllic hike along the Stever floodplains near Olfen, North Rhine-Westphalia. For those travelling by car, there are parking facilities at the starting point. There are also refreshment stops in Olfen. The route is therefore ideal as a day trip from Dortmund. Highlights of the hike: - Crossing the river on the Stever raft - Exploring the flora and fauna of the Stever floodplains - Swimming at the Steverauen beach
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Frequently asked questions

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

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland is Runde bei Dorsten. This trail is estimated to be 72.4 km long.

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

There are 54 wildlife trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland.These wildlife trails have an average 4.3-star ratingfrom 739 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Runde bei Dorsten has the most elevation gain for wildlife trails with 981 m of total ascent. The park's runner-up is X1 stage 4: Haltern am See - Werne, which has 668 m of elevation gain.

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