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Best dogs on leash trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland

Best dogs on leash 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 - 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 - Durch den Diersfordter Wald zur Dünenlandschaft

    4.7 (44)·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...

  3. #3 - 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...

  4. #4 - 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...

  5. #5 - Durch den Diersfordter Wald von der Emmericher Straße

    4.4 (14)·Moderate·8.8 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr

  6. #6 - 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".

  7. #7 - Rotbach loop trail A6

    4.3 (23)·Easy·5.7 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Popular loop trail in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This 9 km long hike runs through the beautiful Rotbachtal. Since you spend most of your time in nature reserves, dogs must be kept on a leash. Highlights of the hike: - picturesque Rotbach valley - idyllic forest paths - Hiesfeld Forest nature reserve

  8. #8 - Durch den Tiergarten zum Schloss (Raesfeld A1)

    4.5 (13)·Easy·3.2 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr

  9. #9 - Kasteelwandeling Landfort

    3.8 (14)·Moderate·8.2 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hr
    Nice loop starting at Landfort Castle. Parts of the castle date back to the 15th century, and it was built on the site of a former fortress. A place with a long history, located on the edge of the German border. You also cross this border with the circular walk, and along the river Issel you walk to Anholt, past the castle. Then you walk to the winding river Krummer Bach, which forms the natural border between the Netherlands and Germany. Back in the Netherlands you pass Engbergen and the...

  10. #10 - Durch die Coesfelder Heide und Vogelparadies Kuhlvenn

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