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Best scenic driving trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland

Best scenic driving 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. Tour de LWL-Industriemuseum Etappe 6: Textilmuseum Bocholt

    #1 - Tour de LWL-Industriemuseum Etappe 6: Textilmuseum Bocholt

    4.0 (1)·Moderate·13.8 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hr
    Promising bike tour in Bocholt, North Rhine-Westphalia. The textile museum circuit is one of a total of 8 stages of the lovingly compiled 'Tour de LWL Industriemuseum' of the Westphalia-Lippe Regional Association. More information can be found at https://www.lwl.org/industriemuseum/standorte/textilwerk-bocholt. Highlights of the route: - Pretty natural landscapes - Local flora and fauna - Nice prospects - Aasee - Diepenbrock Castle - City forest - LWL industrial museum

  2. #2 - Billerbeck-Nottuln

    4.0 (4)·Moderate·10.8 mi·Est. 4–4.5 hr
    Nice round trip from Billerbeck via Gut Holtmann (from here you go through a forest with paved forest paths) via Nottuln (very nice place with many opportunities to rest) back to Billerbeck

  3. #3 - 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
  4. Three Rivers Route

    #4 - 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...
  5. Gelsenkirchen - Ahsen - Haltern - Marl - Herten

    #5 - Gelsenkirchen - Ahsen - Haltern - Marl - Herten

    3.0 (1)·Hard·45.7 mi·Est. 17.5–19 hr
    Mostly easy to drive and quiet route, but in some places heavy traffic, but there is always a bike path. NOT suitable for racing bikes
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Where is the best trail for scenic driving in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best trail for scenic driving in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland is Tour de LWL-Industriemuseum Etappe 6: Textilmuseum Bocholt, which has a 4.0 star rating from 1 reviews. This trail is 13.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,017 ft.

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

There are 5 scenic driving trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland.These scenic driving trails have an average 4.0-star ratingfrom 10 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Three Rivers Route has the most elevation gain for scenic driving trails with 5,488 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Gelsenkirchen - Ahsen - Haltern - Marl - Herten, which has 4,048 ft of elevation gain.

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