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Best long trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland

Best long 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 - Hullerner Acht

    4.7 (51)·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

  2. #2 - 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...

  3. #3 - Die Haard: Drei Berge Route

    4.6 (25)·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".

  4. #4 - Durch den Diersfordter Wald von der Emmericher Straße

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

  5. #5 - 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...

  6. #6 - 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

  7. #7 - Granat Wildlife Park from Holtwick

    4.6 (18)·Moderate·8.1 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hr
    Popular loop trail in the Hohe Mark Nature Park, North Rhine-Westphalia. This forest hike through the Hohe Mark promises a lot of peace and some wild animals. The route is dog-friendly with the exception of the Granat wildlife park. Dogs are unfortunately not allowed here, but the park can be bypassed without any problems. Highlights of the hike: - Granat Natural Wildlife Park - quiet forest trails - Waldbeerenberg (highest mountain in the Hohe Mark) - detour to the NSG Holtwicker...

  8. #8 - 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...

  9. #9 - Kirchheller Heath Loop

    4.5 (11)·Moderate·15.6 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hr
    Beautiful loop in the Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland, Bottrop, North Rhine-Westphalia. This 25-kilometre route leads through the beautiful landscape of Kirchheller Heide. With its various nature reserves, lakes and easily accessible paths, this is a great excursion for a day out in nature. The start is at the "Haniel" parking lot, right next to the "Zeche Franz Haniel" bus stop. Highlights of the route: - idyllic natural landscapes - Unique communities of animals and plants

  10. #10 - Diersfordt - Lake "Schwarzes Wasser"

    4.0 (12)·Moderate·7.9 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hr
    Picturesque circular hike in Wesel, North Rhine-Westphalia. This relaxing hike starts at Diersfordt Castle to the Black Lake. From there you continue to the dune landscape and the Wildgater in the Diersfordter Forest. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful views of the Black Lake - Local flora and fauna - Pretty landscapes
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