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Best backpacking trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland

Best backpacking trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland

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North Rhine-Westphalia
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#7 of 9 nature parks

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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 - Die Haard: Drei Berge Route

    4.6 (24)·Moderate·7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Nice circular route from the Katenkreuz hiking car park (Jammertal). The route leads over 3 mountains, Kusberg, Stirnberg, and Farnberg. On the Farnberg there is a fire watch tower that can be climbed. The route mainly leads along side roads or paths. The route continues past the "Old Beech".

  2. #2 - Noaberpad Segment 18: Winterswijk - Bocholt

    4.5 (4)·Moderate·12.3 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    This is segment 18 of the Noaberpad, a long-distance route along the border between the Netherlands and Germany. The journey begins in Winterswijk and leads hikers through the idyllic Achterhoek countryside and unpaved border paths to the German city of Bocholt. Along the way, the path passes the monumental Berenschot watermill within the beautiful Bekendelle woodland and the historic peatlands of the Wooldse Veen. Accommodation is widely available in urban hotels, guesthouses, and local...

  3. #3 - Noaberpad Segment 19: Bocholt - Isselburg

    4.0 (2)·Moderate·10.5 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    This is segment 19 of the Noaberpad, a long-distance route along the border between the Netherlands and Germany. The journey begins in Bocholt and leads hikers through the green river valley of the Bocholter Aa and quiet country roads to the historic border town of Isselburg. Along the way, the path passes the monumental Anholt Moated Castle with its beautiful baroque castle gardens, vast parks, and nearby idyllic biotopes. Accommodation is available in atmospheric castle hotels, local...

  4. #4 - Noaberpad Segment 20: Isselburg - Terborg

    4.3 (2)·Moderate·11.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    This is segment 20 of the Noaberpad, a long-distance route along the border between the Netherlands and Germany. The journey begins in Isselburg and leads hikers through the scenic river valley of the Oude IJssel and quiet border roads to the Achterhoek village of Terborg. Along the way, the path passes the monumental DRU iron foundry in Ulft, historic border markers, and the wooded Paasberg nature reserve with its beautiful vistas. Accommodation is available in local hotels, cozy...

  5. #5 - Römerbrunnen

    4.9 (5)·Moderate·5.6 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    This walk explores the heart of the Haard. Finally, it also leads to the Römerbrunnen. A little further after the fountain there is also a statue of Saint John. Most of the hike follows the dirt/gravel trails that lead to these two sights. There is relatively little elevation change. Good for the dogs.

  6. #6 - Römer-Lippe-Route Etappe 5: Lünen - Haltern am See

    4.0 (1)·Moderate·26.6 mi·Est. 10–10.5 hr
    Stage 5 of the Römer-Lippe-Route. The penultimate section of the Römer-Lippe-Route leads from Lünen through the Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland to idyllic Haltern am See. On the way, there are loops to historic Selm or to Datteln to the south. Goal: Haltern am See Highlights: - Lünen: Uferkastell, Schwansbell Castle - Selm: LWL State Museum for Art and Cultural History, Botzlar Castle, windmill tower, wayside chapel - Dates: Hermann Grochtmann Museum, Harbor Bridge, LWL Roman Museum
  7. Römer-Lippe-Route Etappe 6: Haltern am See - Xanten

    #7 - Römer-Lippe-Route Etappe 6: Haltern am See - Xanten

    4.7 (3)·Moderate·43.1 mi·Est. 15.5–17.5 hr
    Stage 6 of the Römer-Lippe-Route. The last day's stage of the Römer-Lippe-Route has it all again. The starting point already awaits you next to the idyllic lake, where you can easily spend half the day and let your mind wander, with numerous sights. But there is a lot to see on the almost 70km to the final destination Xanten. First you pass the historic towns of Marl, Dorsten and Wesel, then along the picturesque Rheinaue and, of course, a visit to the archaeological park in Xanten is a...

  8. #8 - X1 stage 4: Haltern am See - Werne

    3.0 (1)·Moderate·27.5 mi·Est. 10.5–11.5 hr
  9. Pilgerroute (D-Route 7) Etappe 9: Münster - Dorsten

    #9 - Pilgerroute (D-Route 7) Etappe 9: Münster - Dorsten

    Hard·61.6 mi·Est. 24 hr+
    9th partial stage of the official long-distance cycle route pilgrims route (D-Route 7) from Flensburg to Aachen This long-distance cycle route is part of the EuroVelo route EV3, which runs as a trans-European pilgrimage route from Trondheim in Norway to Santiago de Compostela in Spain and thus through Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Belgium, France and Spain. Almost all of the route is signposted with the D7 logo (half wheel with number 7 on a red background). Highlights: - Exciting...
  10. Römer-Lippe-Route (Radfernweg)

    #10 - Römer-Lippe-Route (Radfernweg)

    Moderate·185.5 mi·Est. 24 hr+
    Diverse long-distance cycle path from Detmold to Xanten. The Römer-Lippe-Route is a well-signposted long-distance cycle path that is divided into 6 daily stages and can be used in both directions. The cycle path leads from the source of the Lippe, the "Eye of Odin", in the Teutoburg Forest along the Lippe to the Hellweg region, through the Sauerland and Münsterland into the Ruhr and finally through the Lower Rhine region, where the Lippe meets the Rhine at Xanten flows out. The tour is...
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best trail to hike for backpacking in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for backpacking in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland is Die Haard: Drei Berge Route, which has a 4.6 star rating from 24 reviews. This trail is 7.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 839 ft.

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

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

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

There are 11 backpacking trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland.These backpacking trails have an average 4.3-star ratingfrom 43 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Römer-Lippe-Route (Radfernweg) has the most elevation gain for backpacking trails with 15,387 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Pilgerroute (D-Route 7) Etappe 9: Münster - Dorsten, which has 4,173 ft of elevation gain.

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