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Best lake trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland

Best lake 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 - Westruper Heide and Halterner Reservoir Loop

    4.3 (101)·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 - Haltern Reservoir Loop

    4.4 (49)·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

  3. #3 - 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

  4. #4 - Kirchhellener Heide - Heidesee

    4.5 (44)·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...

  5. #5 - 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

  6. #6 - 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...

  7. #7 - Durch den Diersfordter Wald von der Emmericher Straße

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

  8. #8 - Silbersee 3 Loop

    4.6 (20)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Idyllic and varied hiking and running trail around the Silbersee, North Rhine-Westphalia. This is a beautiful tour that goes through the Hohe Mark nature park. From the parking lot at Prickingshof it goes to Silbersee III, which is finally almost completely surrounded. The round can be extended as desired and you can also walk along Silbersee I and/or Silbersee II. Highlights of the tour: - Great views of the Silbersee - Local flora and fauna - Pretty natural landscapes - High Mark Nature Park

  9. #9 - 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...

  10. #10 - 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...
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Frequently asked questions

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

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best lake trail to hike in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland is Westruper Heide and Halterner Reservoir Loop, which has a 4.3 star rating from 101 reviews. This trail is 4.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 367 ft.

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

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

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

There are 190 lake trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland.These lake trails have an average 4.1-star ratingfrom 792 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Römer-Lippe-Route (Radfernweg) has the most elevation gain for lake trails with 15,387 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is RTF Kurbel Dortmund 2017 - 153er Strecke, which has 7,713 ft of elevation gain.

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