Best forest trails in Oer-Erkenschwick
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Explore the most popular forest trails near Oer-Erkenschwick 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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- 4.5 (84)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrEventful, multifaceted hiking trail in Westmünsterland, North Rhine-Westphalia. The great trail can be found on a hill in the middle of the Ruhr area 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 paved. Some parts of this loop are used by horses and MTBs. A particular highlight is a watchtower for firefighters, which is open to the public. The ascent is worth it, it is particularly...
- 4.5 (30)·Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrPopular loop trail in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a beautiful and overall very relaxing hike through the south of the Haard forest area. The start is at the parking lot of the restaurant Mutter Wehner (with beer garden). With the exception of Mondays and Tuesdays, you can stop here for refreshments after the hike. Highlights of the hike: - quiet forest trails - nice place to stop for refreshments
- 4.5 (13)·Hard·12.8 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hrIdyllic and dog-friendly hiking trail through Die Haard, North Rhine-Westphalia. Start and end are at the car park Mother Wehner. Beautiful hilly landscape of sandstone through the Hohe Mark nature park. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Pretty natural landscapes - The Haard - Brinksnapp
- 4.6 (19)·Easy·3.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrCharming and family-friendly walk in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Beautiful circular route at the Haard Grenzweg hiking car park, which leads through the Hohe Mark Nature Park. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Great natural landscapes - High Mark Nature Park
- 4.0 (28)·Easy·2.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hrThis route leads to the small Stimberg peak, which is 157 m high. The Stimberg is located in the southernmost part of the Haardwald in the Hohe Mark Westmünsterland Nature Park. Overall, this trail is relatively eastern and flat. In addition, it is completely forested. The building of the Federal Network Agency is located on the Stimberg.
- 4.1 (19)·Moderate·9.2 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hrIdyllic hiking and running tour in Oer-Erkenschwick, North Rhine-Westphalia. Nice circular route through the Haard. Start from the parking lot Mutter Wehner on side roads through the Haard along the quarry pond and back. Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes through the Die Haard - Local flora and fauna - Great views of the area - Flaesheim dredging hole
- 4.4 (14)·Moderate·6.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrScenic hiking and cycling tour in Oer-Erkenschwick, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful loop offers parking facilities at the "Mutter Wehner" starting point. The café and restaurant invite to stop off at the beginning or end of the hike. Along the way, the trail features beautiful forest paths and exciting sights, such as the Farnberg fsire watch tower, Roman fountain, St. John and the Holy Tree. Highlights of the route: - Idyllic natural landscapes - Fire watch tower - Farnberg - Roman...
- 4.3 (6)·Moderate·6.5 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrA varied hiking tour in Oer-Erkenschwick through Die Haard, North Rhine-Westphalia. Start and end from the Mutter Wehner car park. Again a stretch mainly on side roads, past the "Old Beech". Highlights of the route: - Beautiful natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Great views
- 4.3 (10)·Moderate·4.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis route starts at Sinsener Straße. It is the southwest corner of the forest Die Haard from which it is entered. The destination of the hike is the Farnberg, a hill in the forest on which the Farnberg fire watchtower is also located. From the tower there is a good view of the surroundings.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest forest trail in Oer-Erkenschwick?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest forest trail in Oer-Erkenschwick is Big Haard round. This trail is estimated to be 12.8 mi long.
Which forest trail has the most elevation gain in Oer-Erkenschwick?
Oer-Erkenschwick: With an ascent of 1,453 ft, Big Haard round has the most elevation gain of all of the forest trails in the area. The next highest ascent for forest trails is Durch die Haard with 1,040 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult forest trail in Oer-Erkenschwick?
The most popular and difficult forest trail in Oer-Erkenschwick is Big Haard round with a 4.5-star rating from 13 reviews.
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- Feuerwachturm Farnberg
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- Weseler Berge
- Teufel Skulptur
- Dicker Stein
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- Kinder- und Jugendcamp Haard
- Wasserfall am Silvertbach
- Moosberg
- Küsberg
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- Die Teufelssteine an der Stimberg Höhe
- Barbarakapelle am Stollenmundloch
- Zimmermann Skulptur
- Bergmann Skulpturen
- Campingplatz Ludbrock - Naturpark Hohe Mark