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Best forest trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland

Best forest 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 - 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 - Haard Loop

    4.5 (84)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Eventful, multifaceted hiking trail in Westmünsterland, North Rhine-Westphalia. The great trail can be found on a hill in the middle of the Ruhr area and starts at the Mutter Wehner car park. Unpaved paths through the forest dominate. Overall, the route is very green and quite natural, only partially paved. Some parts of this loop are used by horses and MTBs. A particular highlight is a watchtower for firefighters, which is open to the public. The ascent is worth it, it is particularly...

  4. #4 - 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

  5. #5 - 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...

  6. #6 - 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

  7. #7 - 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

  8. #8 - 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...

  9. #9 - Durch den Diersfordter Wald von der Emmericher Straße

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

  10. #10 - 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".
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Frequently asked questions

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

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best forest 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 forest trail in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

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

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

There are 343 forest trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland.These forest trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom NaN AllTrails community reviews.

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

Römer-Lippe-Route (Radfernweg) has the most elevation gain for forest trails with 15,387 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is RTF Wittener Himmelfahrt – 153er Strecke, which has 8,005 ft of elevation gain.

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