Best wildlife trails in Oer-Erkenschwick
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Explore the most popular wildlife 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 (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
- 4.4 (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...
- 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!
- 4.3 (3)·Moderate·5.4 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hrBeautiful, dog-friendly hiking tour through the hilly landscape of Die Haard, North Rhine-Westphalia. The route starts at the St. Johannes hiking car park and takes you along secondary routes to the "Dicker Stein" natural monument. The paths are all in good condition despite the damp winter weather. Dogs can run freely on the paths the entire distance. Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Nice views - The Haard
- 3.0 (6)·Moderate·6.1 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrPanoramic and beautiful circular hiking tour in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The round starts and ends at the car park Mother Wehner. There are mostly secondary routes and at the beginning of the tour it is a bit hilly. Highlights of the hike: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes
- Easy·1.3 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hrFamily-friendly hike in the local recreation area between Recklinghausen and Oer-Erkenschwick. On this short hike you first explore the Honermannsiedlung and the dump there. In the further course it then goes to the Silvertbach, where a small waterfall offers a beautiful sight. If you look closely, you can also spot some sea turtles in the water. This hike is ideal for relaxing and taking a break from everyday life.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest wildlife trail in Oer-Erkenschwick?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Oer-Erkenschwick is Big Haard round. This trail is estimated to be 12.8 mi long.
Which wildlife 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 wildlife trails in the area. The next highest ascent for wildlife trails is Haard Runde 01: Am Stimberg with 823 ft of elevation gain.
What is the most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Oer-Erkenschwick?
The most popular and difficult wildlife trail in Oer-Erkenschwick is Big Haard round with a 4.5-star rating from 13 reviews.
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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