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Best trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland

Best trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland

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North Rhine-Westphalia
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The Hohe Mark Nature Park is located in North Rhine-Westphalia between the Münsterland, Lower Rhine and Ruhr regions. The sandstone hills with their wooded ridges were formed during the Ice Age and are one of the largest contiguous wooded areas north of the Ruhr area. Apart from a few small farming communities, the area is virtually uninhabited and its proximity to the urban area of North Rhine-Westphalia makes the nature park, which covers an area of 1977.81 km², one of the most popular local recreation areas. With 3,890 kilometers of hiking trails, 1,530 kilometers of cycle paths and 350 kilometers of water trails, there is plenty to discover: Heathlands, meadows and pastures, hilly areas, floodplains, streams and a variety of native wildlife.

Top sights

Halterner Stausee
Halterner Stausee
Lake
Seebad Haltern am See
Seebad Haltern am See
Beach
Stever
Stever
River
Niemenwall
Niemenwall
Archaeological site
Liebespunkt Haltern am See
Liebespunkt Haltern am See
Attraction
Halterner Mühlenbach
Halterner Mühlenbach
River

Top trails

  1. #1 - Westruper Heide and Halterner Reservoir Loop

    4.2 (99)·Easy·4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Family-friendly loop hike in the Hohe Mark Nature Park. This loop route leads along the lake, past a few restaurants and then into the beautiful heathland. This scenic heath and forest hike in the Hohe Mark-Westmünsterland Nature Park in North Rhine-Westphalia leads through the Westruper Heide to the Halterner reservoir and finally reaches the juniper dune. Highlights of the hike: - Beehive - Adventure beer garden at the lake - Sea bay Hohe Niemen

  2. #2 - Haltern Reservoir Loop

    4.4 (48)·Moderate·5.3 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Beautiful hiking trail around the Haltern reservoir near Haltern in North Rhine-Westphalia. This leisurely hike runs alongside the Haltern reservoir and offers beautiful views of the lake as well as plenty of opportunities to picnic on the shore. The route is suitable for both walking and cycling. Highlights: - Hiking on Haltener See lake - Panoramic views - West shore park

  3. #3 - Durch den Diersfordter Wald zur Dünenlandschaft

    4.7 (43)·Easy·4.4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Beautiful hike in the Hohe Mark Nature Park around Wesel. This circular tour leads through the local recreation area, the Diersfordter Forest, and can be easily started from the parking lot on the Bislicher Wald road. A bus stop (Am Jäger) is also nearby. In the forest you have the opportunity to hike extensively or to indulge in nature observation. The forest offers a lot of variety, because you will find many rare animal and plant species from sand dunes to small moor and heath...

  4. #4 - Haard Loop

    4.5 (85)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Eventful, 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...

  5. #5 - Hullerner Acht

    4.6 (50)·Moderate·8.5 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Promising hiking excursion in Haltern am See, North Rhine-Westphalia. An eight around the Hullerner Reservoir. The circular hiking trail initially leads along the Stever. You can hike in both directions around the Hullener reservoir itself. Highlights of the route: - Picturesque natural landscapes - Nice views of the reservoir - Great local flora and fauna

  6. #6 - Kirchhellener Heide - Heidesee

    4.5 (41)·Moderate·9.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Panoramic hike through the Kirchhellener Heide near Grafenwald, North Rhine-Westphalia. A very beautiful route in the Hohe Mark Nature Park. Parking is available at the starting point for those arriving by car. There are places to stop for refreshments in the villages along the hiking trail. The route is therefore ideal as a day trip from the Ruhr area. If you like it quiet, it is best to start hiking early in the day. Highlights of the hike: - Beautiful landscapes of the Kirchhellener...

  7. #7 - At the Rotbach

    4.5 (52)·Easy·4.9 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    The majority of the forest area of this nature reserve consists of old beech and oak forests - some up to 200 years old. On the Rotbach itself there are also remains of erlenau forest and broken forest. The name Rotbach comes from the red sediments; it is a strongly meandering body of water where you can take a relaxed stroll and enjoy the landscape.

  8. #8 - Dülmen Wildlife Park

    4.6 (25)·Easy·4.4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    This walk leads through the Dülmen Wildlife Park, located just a few minutes from the city center. The paths wind through a landscape designed in the 19th century by the English garden architect Edward Milner for the Duke of Croÿ. Visitors walk under mighty oaks and beeches and pass the idyllic Herzteich pond with its old wooden bridge. Fallow deer, red deer, and moorland sheep roam freely across the expansive meadows. Since the paths are mostly flat and well-maintained, no special gear is...

  9. #9 - Haard Loop from Mutter Wehner

    4.5 (29)·Easy·3.7 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Popular 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

  10. #10 - Heimingshof Rundweg A2

    4.5 (26)·Easy·4.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Idyllic circular hike in Hullern, North Rhine-Westphalia. The round starts at the Heimingshof hiking car park and takes you around the Hullerner reservoir, where the Stever also dams above the Halterner reservoir. The route, located in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, offers wonderful views of the lake all around. Highlights of the round: - Hullern dam - Stever - Flora Fauna
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland is Westruper Heide and Halterner Reservoir Loop, which has a 4.2 star rating from 99 reviews. This trail is 4.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 367 ft.

What is the longest trail in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland is Römer-Lippe-Route (Radfernweg). This trail is estimated to be 185.5 mi long.

How many trails are in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

There are 394 trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland.These trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom NaN AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

Römer-Lippe-Route (Radfernweg) has the most elevation gain with 15,387 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is SV Herbern Cycling Marathon: Through Davert and Venne, which has 10,853 ft of elevation gain.

Are there camping trails available in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 72 camping trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland and the most popular is Haltern Reservoir Loop with an average 4.4 star rating from 48 community reviews.

Are there running trails available in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 40 running trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland and the most popular is Westruper Heide and Halterner Reservoir Loop with an average 4.2 star rating from 99 community reviews.

Are there biking trails available in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 124 biking trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland and the most popular is Kirchhellener Heide - Heidesee with an average 4.5 star rating from 41 community reviews.

Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

Yes, there are 85 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland, including Haard Loop, Die Haard: Drei Berge Route, Big Haard round, Halde-Haniel, and Granat Wildlife Park from Holtwick.

Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

Yes, there are 42 trails with scenic viewpoints in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland, including Haltern Reservoir Loop, Haard Loop, Die Haard: Drei Berge Route, Steverauen bei Olfen, and Big Haard round.

Are there any trails with springs in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

Are there any trails with rivers in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

Are there any trails with picnic areas in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

Yes, there are 22 trails with picnic areas in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland, including Kommiezenpad 4, Through the Seppenrader Switzerland, Bensberg loop trail A8, Rundtour Seppenrade, and Römer-Lippe-Route Etappe 5: Lünen - Haltern am See.

Are there any trails with lakes in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

Yes, there are 59 trails with lakes in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland, including Westruper Heide and Halterner Reservoir Loop, Haltern Reservoir Loop, Kirchhellener Heide - Heidesee, Westruper Heide: Bee Route (red), and Silbersee 3 Loop.

Are there any trails with castles in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

Are there any trails with archaeological sites in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

Yes, there are 48 trails with archaeological sites in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland, including Westruper Heide and Halterner Reservoir Loop, Haltern Reservoir Loop, Westruper Heide: Bee Route (red), Dinslaken: Spaziergang durch das Rotbachtal, and Baggerloch Flaesheim über Dachsberg.

Are there any trails with beaches in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

Yes, there are 12 trails with beaches in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland, including Haltern Reservoir Loop, Steverauen bei Olfen, Aasee Loop, Noaberpad Segment 19: Bocholt - Isselburg, and Wabe 169.

Are there any trails with weather shelters in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

Yes, there are 17 trails with weather shelters in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland, including Radtour: Silbersee - Halterner Stausee - Stever, Schöttelhaldenrunde, Wabe 169, Radtour: Rund um Rorup, and Grafenmuehle loop trail A1.

Are there any trails with ponds in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

Yes, there are 26 trails with ponds in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland, including Kommiezenpad 4, Von Dülmen durch den Wildpark und zu den Seen, Klausenhof loop A1, Wabe 129, and Rund um Lüdinghausen.

Are there any trails with canals in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

Yes, there are 4 trails with canals in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland, including Alte Fahrt, Vom Datteln-Hamm-Kanal nach Olfen, Essen – Datteln – Haltern am See, and Die Schlössertour (Route 12).

Are there any trails with huts in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

Are there any trails with historical ruins in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

Yes, there are 19 trails with historical ruins in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland, including Durch den Tiergarten zum Schloss (Raesfeld A1), Through the northern Haard, Schermbeck: Auf dem Ameisenpfad, Schloßpark Raesfeld, and Raesfeld Wassermühle Rundwanderweg A4.

Are there any trails with historical monuments in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

Yes, there are 7 trails with historical monuments in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland, including Billerbeck - Lette - Coesfeld, Radtour rund um Lette, Hamminkeln nach Isselburg, Heidener Rundweg, and Wabe 94 Coesfeld.

Are there any trails with streams in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

Yes, there are 8 trails with streams in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland, including Rundweg bei Barkenberg, Rund um Lüdinghausen, Rund um Schloss Lembeck, Wabe 174 Lüdinghausen, and Lippe, Stever, Wasserschlösser.

Are there any trails with wilderness hides or viewing shelters in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

Yes, there are 3 trails with wilderness hides or viewing shelters in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland, including Durch den Diersfordter Wald zur Dünenlandschaft, Durch den Diersfordter Wald von der Emmericher Straße, and Zur Dünenlandschaft und zum Schwarzen Wasser.

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