Best trail running trails in Oer-Erkenschwick
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Explore the most popular trail running 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 (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
- 4.6 (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
- 4.1 (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
- 4.0 (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.
- 4.3 (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.
- 5.0 (2)·Easy·4.1 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrPopular loop trail in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The starting point of the Dachsberg loop trail A2 is the Dachsberg hiking car park. The first intermediate destination of the hike through the Haard is the Rennberg, on whose 139 m high summit there is a fire watchtower. After climbing the tower, some picnic spots invite you to rest here. Passing the heavily overgrown natural monument "Boulders of the Ice Age" you start your way back. Highlights of the hike: - Rennberg...
- 3.8 (8)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful hiking trail through "Die Haard", North Rhine-Westphalia. A beautiful loop through the forest "Die Haard". It is worth making a short detour to the Flaesheim dredging hole. It is nice to take a break here in the lovely atmosphere by the water. Start at the car park at Café Jammertal. It is also possible to take a break here after the hike. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Flaesheim dredging hole
- 4.6 (8)·Moderate·4.8 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrThis route explores the southern part of the Die Haard forest in the Hohe Mark Westmünsterland Nature Park. There is a parking lot opposite the mother Wehner. The path leads through the forest and makes a loop around the "summit" of the Farnberg. The "summit" is in quotes because the hike has little elevation change so no worries about a climb!
- Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrThe route is easy to drive and suitable for all age groups. The circuit can be driven from any position. The route can be described as idyllic and rural. In numerous places along the old coal mine there are benches that invite you to take a short break. The route can also be run by hikers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest running trail in Oer-Erkenschwick?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest running trail in Oer-Erkenschwick is Durch die Haard. This trail is estimated to be 9.2 mi long.
Which running trail has the most elevation gain in Oer-Erkenschwick?
Oer-Erkenschwick: With an ascent of 1,040 ft, Durch die Haard has the most elevation gain of all of the running trails in the area. The next highest ascent for running trails is Farnberg Loop in the Haard with 711 ft of elevation gain.
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- Feuerwachturm Farnberg
- Stimberg
- Schwarzer Berg
- Weseler Berge
- Teufel Skulptur
- Dicker Stein
- Farnberg
- Scharpenberg
- Römerbrunnen
- Kinder- und Jugendcamp Haard
- Wasserfall am Silvertbach
- Moosberg
- Küsberg
- Halde Ewald-Fortsetzung
- Das grüne Klassenzimmer
- Die Teufelssteine an der Stimberg Höhe
- Barbarakapelle am Stollenmundloch
- Zimmermann Skulptur
- Bergmann Skulpturen
- Campingplatz Ludbrock - Naturpark Hohe Mark