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Best hard trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland

Best hard 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 - Big Haard round

    4.5 (13)·Hard·12.8 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Idyllic and dog-friendly hiking trail through Die Haard, North Rhine-Westphalia. Start and end are at the car park Mother Wehner. Beautiful hilly landscape of sandstone through the Hohe Mark nature park. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Pretty natural landscapes - The Haard - Brinksnapp

  2. #2 - R 05: Durch die Baumberge zwischen Billerbeck und Nottuln

    4.2 (7)·Hard·13.2 mi·Est. 5.5–6 hr
    Popular circular hiking trail in the Münsterland This great trail leads through the rolling hills of the Baumberge, known for their quality sandstone. Great views of the surrounding area are possible from there. In addition, the hike leads over landscape paths that alternately roam fields, forests and meadows, which makes the route a particularly varied tour.
  3. Radtour rund um Haltern

    #3 - Radtour rund um Haltern

    5.0 (3)·Hard·53.4 mi·Est. 20–22 hr
    Versatile, long bike ride around Haltern, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a fairly long route with a few meters in altitude, which can also be cycled in several stages. The route starts at the hiking car park at Hohe Niemen 2 and first leads along the Halterner dam. From there you drive alternately through forest and fields, but also gravel and roads. In addition to beautiful natural highlights, the route also has a lot to offer culturally, such as Vischering Castle, Lüdinghausen Castle and...
  4. Bottrop - Kirchhellen

    #4 - Bottrop - Kirchhellen

    4.0 (3)·Hard·41.3 mi·Est. 15.5–17 hr
    Demanding mountain bike tour in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. Demanding and varied mountain biking is also possible in the Ruhr area. Although this loop trail can hardly come up with natural mountains, several mining spoil heaps ensure sporty climbs and rapid downhill rides. The route north of Bottrop took bikers over the heaps in Brauck and Haniel - at almost 160 m, one of the highest heaps in the entire Ruhr area. Highlights of the tour: - numerous heaps - Tetrahedron...

  5. #5 - Billerbeck - Lette - Coesfeld

    5.0 (3)·Hard·30.9 mi·Est. 11–12.5 hr
    A varied tour with many opportunities to view in Billerbeck, North Rhine-Westphalia. Nice route on quiet bike and farm roads. Some stamina is necessary; but where it goes up, it goes down again. Highlights of the tour: - Idyllic natural landscapes - Nice prospects - Local flora and fauna

  6. #6 - Coesfeld - Velen

    3.9 (2)·Hard·26.4 mi·Est. 9.5–10.5 hr
    Exciting and worth seeing bike tour in Coesfeld, North Rhine-Westphalia. This beautiful bike tour from Coesfeld leads through farming communities to Velen before heading back towards the starting point. Tip for a short break at the artesian well, a beautifully designed water treading pool. Highlights of the bike tour: - Cooling Venn - Green center - Castle Velen with castle park - Pond "Kalki" - Out and about in the Hohe Venn nature park - Refreshments available
  7. Havester Bruch

    #7 - Havester Bruch

    4.0 (2)·Hard·57.5 mi·Est. 20.5–22.5 hr
    This route runs through the region north of Dortmund, Bochum and Essen. Part of the route runs along the Wesel-Datteln Canal. It also runs along the edge of the Die Haard forest. Much of the trail passes through towns and villages and the fields and farms in between. Part of the trail leads through the Hohe Mark Nature Park.
  8. RTF Waltroper Frühjahrstour 2019 – 111er Strecke

    #8 - RTF Waltroper Frühjahrstour 2019 – 111er Strecke

    4.0 (1)·Hard·71.1 mi·Est. 24 hr+
    Official route of the RTF. Further details can be found directly from the organizer: https://www.sprinter-waltrop.de
  9. RTF Kurbel Dortmund 2016 - 112er Strecke

    #9 - RTF Kurbel Dortmund 2016 - 112er Strecke

    5.0 (1)·Hard·69.6 mi·Est. 24 hr+
    RTF - distance 112km
  10. Three Rivers Route

    #10 - Three Rivers Route

    4.0 (1)·Hard·80.7 mi·Est. 24 hr+
    This extensive loop explores the picturesque border region of the Lippe, Issel and Rhine rivers. The route leads through the flat, green landscape of the Lower Rhine and connects historic towns such as Wesel and Rees. It passes Renaissance moated castles such as Raesfeld Castle and tranquil wetlands that serve as important bird sanctuaries. The route follows well-maintained forest paths and paved trails with hardly any gradients worth mentioning. Historically, this region was an important...
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