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Best river trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland

Best river 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 - 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

  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 - 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 - Steverauen bei Olfen

    4.2 (12)·Moderate·5.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Idyllic hike to the Steverauen near Olfen, North Rhine-Westphalia. For those arriving by car, there are parking spaces at the starting point. There are also restaurants in Olfen. The route is therefore ideal as a day trip from Dortmund. Highlights of the hike: - River crossing with the Stever raft - Explore the flora and fauna of the reservoirs - Bathing on the Steverauen beach

  7. #7 - 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...

  8. #8 - Through the northern Haard

    4.6 (28)·Easy·4.5 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Beautiful circular walk through the northern Haard. This idyllic circular hike starts at the Ahsener Allee hiking car park and leads mostly through the forest without any significant inclines - every now and then you can catch beautiful views over meadows and fields. Since there is no rest stop on the way, you should pack enough provisions. Highlights: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Varied natural landscapes

  9. #9 - 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...

  10. #10 - Aasee Loop

    4.4 (13)·Easy·1.9 mi·Est. 0.5–1 hr
    Child-friendly loop in Bocholt, North Rhine-Westphalia A beautiful, very easy loop around the Bocholter Aasee. Ideal for a relaxed walk with children. Nature lovers can observe all sorts of avifauna in the area of the bird sanctuary island, sun worshipers have the opportunity to relax on the beach. The loop begins at the Aasee car park, but can also be started from Bocholt train station. Highlights of the hike: - Aasee - Bird protection island in the Aasee - familyfriendly - Playground...
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Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

There are 231 river trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland.These river trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 626 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Römer-Lippe-Route (Radfernweg) has the most elevation gain for river 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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