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Best easy trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland

Best easy 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 (98)·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 (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...

  3. #3 - 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.

  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 - 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

  6. #6 - 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

  7. #7 - Westruper Heide: Bee Route (red)

    4.6 (26)·Easy·2.1 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Family-friendly loop trail in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. The Westruper Heide nature reserve is one of the most popular hiking areas near Haltern am See. There are a total of four signposted circular hiking trails here. This also includes the bee route marked with red signs, which owes its name to a beehive that is located very close to the hiking car park. During the heather blossom in August and September, you can also explore the bee route as part of a guided hiking...

  8. #8 - Heidesee Loop

    4.7 (15)·Easy·1.9 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Charming and family-friendly hiking trail in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This wonderful hiking trail leads through the Hohe Mark Nature Park. There is a freely accessible bathing area in the south-western part of the lake. Fishing is permitted in the lake during the fishing season. The circular trail is very popular and therefore usually very well visited. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful views - Local flora and fauna - Beautiful natural landscapes - Hohe Mark...

  9. #9 - 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

  10. #10 - Dinslaken: Spaziergang durch das Rotbachtal

    4.1 (16)·Easy·3.3 mi·Est. 1–1.5 hr
    This route starts at the car park on the street Am Freibad, near the mill museum. She explores the forest area east of Dinslaken and also the fields near the federal highway 3. On the way you can see both the Rotbach and the Rotbachsee. The route is relatively short and is good for a walk or run.
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