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Best beach trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland

Best beach 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 - 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

  2. #2 - Steverauen bei Olfen

    4.2 (12)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Idyllic hike to the Steverauen near Olfen, North Rhine-Westphalia. For those arriving by car, there are parking spaces at the starting point. There are also restaurants in Olfen. The route is therefore ideal as a day trip from Dortmund. Highlights of the hike: - River crossing with the Stever raft - Explore the flora and fauna of the reservoirs - Bathing on the Steverauen beach

  3. #3 - Aasee Loop

    4.4 (13)·Easy·1.9 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Child-friendly loop in Bocholt, North Rhine-Westphalia A beautiful, very easy loop around the Bocholter Aasee. Ideal for a relaxed walk with children. Nature lovers can observe all sorts of avifauna in the area of the bird sanctuary island, sun worshipers have the opportunity to relax on the beach. The loop begins at the Aasee car park, but can also be started from Bocholt train station. Highlights of the hike: - Aasee - Bird protection island in the Aasee - familyfriendly - Playground...

  4. #4 - Baggerloch Flaesheim über Dachsberg

    4.4 (22)·Moderate·4.9 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Idyllic hike in Flaesheim, North Rhine-Westphalia. Note: The route has been updated in the area of the lake. It starts from the Flaesheim hiking car park. First past the burial mound and the charcoal burners' shelter, in the direction of the quarry lake. It was recently no longer possible to get through to the lake shore. Via the Dachsberg it goes back to the parking lot. The magnificent forest is considered the green lung of the region. There are places to stop for refreshments in the...

  5. #5 - Radtour: Silbersee - Halterner Stausee - Stever

    4.8 (4)·Easy·21.7 mi·Est. 8–8.5 hr

  6. #6 - Von Borken entlang der Bocholter Aa zum Herrenhaus Pröbsting

    4.5 (3)·Moderate·9 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr

  7. #7 - Wabe 169

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·15.6 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr

  8. #8 - Wabe 129

    4.6 (3)·Moderate·19.1 mi·Est. 6.5–7.5 hr

  9. #9 - 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
  10. Tour de LWL-Industriemuseum Etappe 6: Textilmuseum Bocholt

    #10 - Tour de LWL-Industriemuseum Etappe 6: Textilmuseum Bocholt

    4.0 (1)·Moderate·13.8 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Promising bike tour in Bocholt, North Rhine-Westphalia. The textile museum circuit is one of a total of 8 stages of the lovingly compiled 'Tour de LWL Industriemuseum' of the Westphalia-Lippe Regional Association. More information can be found at https://www.lwl.org/industriemuseum/standorte/textilwerk-bocholt. Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Nice prospects - Aasee - Diepenbrock Castle - City forest - LWL industrial museum
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Frequently asked questions

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

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best beach trail to hike in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland is Haltern Reservoir Loop, which has a 4.4 star rating from 48 reviews. This trail is 5.3 mi long with an elevation gain of 383 ft.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest beach trail in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland is Essen – Datteln – Haltern am See. This trail is estimated to be 39.5 mi long.

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

There are 29 beach trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland.These beach trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 122 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Die Schlössertour (Route 12) has the most elevation gain for beach trails with 2,365 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Wesel Seen-Rundtour, which has 2,276 ft of elevation gain.

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