Best forest trails in Datteln

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#1 - Die Haard: Drei Berge Route
4.4 (26)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Nice circular route from the Katenkreuz hiking car park (Jammertal). The route leads over 3 mountains, Kusberg, Stirnberg, and Farnberg. On the Farnberg there is a fire watch tower that can be climbed. The route mainly leads along side roads or paths. The route continues past the "Old Beech".
#2 - Jammertal Loop from Katenkreuz Parking Lot
3.6 (6)·Easy·3.1 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
The trail offers a welcoming journey into the heart of the historic Haard forest, transitioning smoothly through a landscape shaped by local farming and forestry traditions. Starting near the quiet woodland edges of the regional resort grounds, the path loops through beautiful tree-covered paths rich with native Scots pine and lush forest floor greenery. Explorers are invited to discover the seasonal variations of the natural terrain, enjoying the soft acoustics of the woods and occasional...
#3 - Dortmund-Ems Canal near Datteln
4.0 (2)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
#4 - Die Haard ab Katenkreuz
4.5 (2)·Moderate·7.4 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
Very nice route in wind and weather and especially with the dog.
#5 - Katenkreuz Rundweg A1
4.0 (4)·Easy·3.9 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
This route starts near the Ahsener Heide holiday camp, which is located near the Fischteichbrücke that crosses the Wesel-Datteln Canal. The path leads south into the forest, which is part of the Die Haard forest. On the way there he takes the path In den Wellen, on the way back the Ahsener Alle. It is a relatively flat hike.
#6 - Rund um Dortmund-Ems-Kanal und Halde Emscher-Lippe
3.6 (4)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
Datteln in the northern Ruhr area has the Datteln Canal Cross, the world's largest junction for artificial waterways. The Dortmund-Ems Canal (223.45km) comes from the north, and the Wesel-Datteln Canal (60km) from the northwest through the Datteln lock. The hike along the Dortmund-Ems Canal leads to the canal cross through the site of the former Emscher-Lippe mine and the Emscher Lippe dump, to the Datteln-Hamm Canal and around the Löringhof dump. Start is southeast of Datteln on the...
#7 - Haard-Walking Katenkreuzroute (Datteln)
3.0 (1)·Easy·2.5 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
Popular Nordic Walking route in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Katenkreuz hiking car park is the starting point for numerous Nordic walking routes. With a fairly short distance and small differences in elevation, the Katenkreuz route is a very beginner-friendly Nordic walking tour. The loop trail follows field and forest trails along the southern edge of the Haard. Highlights of the route: - quiet forest trails - idyllic field landscapes

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Frequently asked questions

What is the longest forest trail in Datteln?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Datteln is Die Haard ab Katenkreuz. This trail is estimated to be 7.4 mi long.

Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Datteln?

Datteln: With an ascent of 620 ft, Die Haard: Drei Berge Route has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Die Haard ab Katenkreuz with 442 ft of elevation gain.