Best trails near Schloss Westerholt
4.3(35 reviews)
Schloss Westerholt: This area is best seen from the trail. Good news: 8 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Schloss Westerholt: Looking for a challenge? Choose from 7 more difficult routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Schloss Westerholt are perfect for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.8 (15)·Moderate·12.6 km·Est. 3–3.5 hrIdyllic and historic hiking tour near Herten, North Rhine-Westphalia. From Westerholt Castle to Berge Castle with a tour through the historic centre of Westerholt. Highlights of the hike: - Great views - Local flora and fauna - Old town centre - Westerholt Castle and Berge Castle with castle pond - Resting place nature - City forest
- 4.0 (6)·Moderate·24.6 km·Est. 6.5–7 hrHistorical cycling and walking tour in Herten, North Rhine-Westphalia. Particularly recommended on the tour are historical sites such as Westerwald Castle and parts of the Hoheward Landscape Park such as the Hoheward spoil tip and the former collieries. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied & historic landscapes - Refreshment stops
- 4.5 (5)·Easy·6.6 km·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly tour through Resser Schweiz to Westerholt Castle, North Rhine-Westphalia. A leisurely walk through idyllic Westerholt and across the fields of Resser Schweiz. Extensive views and small rivers round off the hike. The cultural highlight of the tour is Westerholt Castle. You can stop for refreshments in Westerholt. Highlights: - Path along the Holzbach stream - Sunny landscape - Westerholt Castle
- 4.3 (4)·Moderate·27.7 km·Est. 7–7.5 hrCycle tour close to nature near Herne in North Rhine-Westphalia This cycle tour starts on the banks of the Rhine-Herne Canal and then heads north to Westerholt Castle in Westerholt. Due to its location, the route is ideal as an excursion from Gelsenkirchen. Highlights: - Westerholt Castle - Herten Castle - Cycling along the Rhine-Herne Canal - Löchterheide
- 4.3 (4)·Moderate·31.9 km·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrPopular cycle tour near Herten, North Rhine-Westphalia. This cycle tour covers more than 30 kilometres through the Ruhr region between Gelsenkirchen, Buer and Herten. Several nature reserves as well as two castles and the Ewald colliery lie along the route. The route can be reached by public transport.
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·32.2 km·Est. 8–9 hrScenic cycle tour near Herten, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route takes you to many beautiful views. Lake Ewaldsee is a great place to relax after the tour. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Pretty natural landscapes - Cattle pasture - Westerholt Castle - Löchterheide - City forest - Resser Mark - Lake Ewald
- Moderate·62.6 km·Est. 14–15.5 hrStart and finish: Adenauerallee car park at Berger See. The route then runs along the moated castles of Berge, Herten, Westerholt and Lüttinghof to Dorsten. Continue west along the Wesel-Datteln Canal, then south again via Feldhausen, Gladbeck, Wittringen Castle back to Berger See with a view of the memorial in Buer. Very pleasant route, little road, but lots of nature!
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Schloss Westerholt?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schloss Westerholt is Auf gräflichen Spuren in der Löchterheide, which has a 4.8 star rating from 15 reviews. This trail is 12.6 km long with an elevation gain of 209 m.
What is the longest trail near Schloss Westerholt?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schloss Westerholt is Wasserschlösserrunde von Gelsenkirchen nach Dorsten. This trail is estimated to be 62.6 km long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schloss Westerholt?
Schloss Westerholt: With an ascent of 819 m, Wasserschlösserrunde von Gelsenkirchen nach Dorsten has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Gelsenkirchen - Lippeaue - Marl with 783 m of elevation gain.
