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Best bird watching trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland

Best bird watching 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 - 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

  2. #2 - 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".

  3. #3 - Kommiezenpad 4

    4.3 (23)·Moderate·7.5 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    The Winterswijk Kommiezenpad runs along old smuggling trails on the German-Dutch border. The Kommiezenpad van Winterswijjk is a hiking trail about the smuggling history of the German-Dutch border. Four different loops lead through the nature and history of the border area. The loops can be walked together or independently of each other (see Tips for the other three loops of the Kommiezenpad). A main route connects the loops. The main route is marked with yellow signs and the loops with blue...

  4. #4 - 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...

  5. #5 - Durch die Coesfelder Heide und Vogelparadies Kuhlvenn

    4.5 (7)·Moderate·6.3 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr

  6. #6 - Wabe 169

    5.0 (1)·Moderate·15.6 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr
  7. Welter Auen Loop

    #7 - Welter Auen Loop

    5.0 (3)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Idyllic hike in the Welter Bach nature reserve, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Welter Bach nature reserve consists of wet meadows and floodplains and therefore provides an ideal habitat for a number of bird species, such as lapwing, snipe, curlew, white-fronted goose and kingfisher. The loop begins in the small village of Rorup. There are possibilties to park a car. From there, it is a relaxed walk to Welter Bach. Birds can be observed from the viewing platform. Highlights: - Welter Bach...

  8. #8 - Diesfordter Forest and Forest Lake

    3.2 (6)·Moderate·13.2 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    The Diesfordt Forest is very beautiful, well cultivated and ideal for walks. There are many instructive information and boards along the paths. There are wide, well-developed paths in the fenced part of the nature park. As soon as you leave the fenced-in area and get into the more freely accessible part, you can go on narrower paths. The Diesfordter Waldsee is beautifully laid out and is being transformed from a former quarry pond for sand and gravel extraction into a biotope. There you walk...

  9. #9 - Vom Schlosspark zum Wildpark

    2.8 (3)·Easy·3.4 mi

  10. #10 - Wesel Seen-Rundtour

    Moderate·37.1 mi·Est. 13–14.5 hr
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Frequently asked questions

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

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail to hike for bird watching in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland is Hullerner Acht, which has a 4.6 star rating from 50 reviews. This trail is 8.5 mi long with an elevation gain of 643 ft.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest bird watching trail in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland is Wesel Seen-Rundtour. This trail is estimated to be 37.1 mi long.

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

There are 11 birding trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland.These birding trails have an average 4.3-star ratingfrom 132 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Wesel Seen-Rundtour has the most elevation gain for birding trails with 2,276 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Marl zum Wasserschloss Lembeck, which has 2,171 ft of elevation gain.

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