Best lake trails in Herten
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Explore the most popular lake trails near Herten with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.6 (25)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrBeautiful walk through Herten Castle Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. As a public park, the castle park is freely accessible at all times and open all year round. In summer, sunbathing lawns invite to relax. Joggers, cyclists and walkers use the well-maintained paths that run right through the park and the castle forest. It is worth visiting the castle, whose rooms are also wheelchair-accessible. There is also an accessible toilet here. There is a café at the castle. Dogs must be kept on a...
- 4.4 (18)·Moderate·5.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic hike in the nature park Halde Hoheward and Ewaldsee, North Rhine-Westphalia. The loop starts at Doncasterplatz at the Halde Hoheward Visitor Center. The center of the landscape park is the 151 m above sea level of the same name. NN high Halde Hoheward. The unobstructed panoramic view from the plateau of the Hoheward heap over large areas of the Ruhr area is impressive, as are the views from the balconies along the balcony promenade. The last part of the hike leads to the beautiful...
- 4.7 (16)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrIdyllic and historical hiking tour near Herten, North Rhine-Westphalia. From Westerholt Castle to Berge Castle with a tour of the old town of Westerholt. Highlights of the hike: - Great prospects - Local flora and fauna - Old Town - Westerholt Castle and Berge Castle with castle pond - Resting place nature - city forest
- 4.6 (6)·Moderate·14 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrIdyllic bike ride near Herten in North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful cycle tour starts at the southern access road to the Hoppenbruchhalde and always offers beautiful views of the region. Driving is mostly on beautiful paths to the plateaus of the two heaps. Ascents and flat stretches alternate, so that you can always relax on the way from the base to the plateau of the heaps. Every now and then you pass smaller towns with local, cultural and historical sights such as e.g. B. Herten...
- 4.0 (6)·Moderate·15.3 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrHistorical bike and hiking tour in Herten, North Rhine-Westphalia. Historical places such as Westerwald Castle and parts of the Hoheward Landscape Park such as the Hoheward dump and the former collieries are particularly recommended. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful prospects - Local flora and fauna - Diverse & historical landscapes - Refreshments
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·20 mi·Est. 8–9 hrPromising cycle tour near Herten, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route leads you to many beautiful views. The Ewaldsee offers 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 - Loechterheide - city forest - Resser Mark - Ewaldsee
- Moderate·27.6 mi·Est. 10–11 hrDemanding bike tour in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Since 1977 the RSV Adler 03 Herten eV has organized the RTF "Hertener Kreisel". The 43er route (also: route 1) is the shortest of the four routes of the Hertener Kreisel and leads in a loop around Marl. All details about the RTF "Hertener Kreisel" can be found on the organizer's website (see "Tips"). Highlights of the tour: - Lippe - Lippeaue nature reserve - St. Lambertus Church in Lippramsdorf - Wesel-Datteln...
- Hard·94.8 mi·Est. 24 hr+Demanding bike tour in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. RSV Adler 03 Herten eV has been organizing the RTF "Hertener Kreisel" since 1977. The 150 km loop trip is the longest of the four versions of the Hertener Kreisel. You can find out the latest about the RTF "Hertener Kreisel" by visiting the organizer's website (see "Tips"). Highlights of the tour: - Lippeaue nature reserve - Hohe Mark - Roruper wood - Berkelaue nature reserve
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest lake trail in Herten?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest lake trail in Herten is RTF route "40. Hertener Kreisel" (2022, 150 km). This trail is estimated to be 94.8 mi long.
Which lake trail has the most elevation gain in Herten?
Herten: With an ascent of 7,624 ft, RTF route "40. Hertener Kreisel" (2022, 150 km) has the most elevation gain of all of the lake trails in the area. The next highest ascent for lake trails is Herten - Baldeney See - Zeche Vereinigte Sälzer with 3,845 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult lake trail in Herten?
The most popular and difficult lake trail in Herten is RTF route "40. Hertener Kreisel" (2022, 150 km) with a 0.0-star rating from 0 reviews.