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Best wildlife trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland

Best wildlife 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 (99)·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 - Durch den Diersfordter Wald zur Dünenlandschaft

    4.7 (44)·Easy·4.4 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hr
    Beautiful hike in the Hohe Mark Nature Park around Wesel. This circular tour leads through the local recreation area, the Diersfordter Forest, and can be easily started from the parking lot on the Bislicher Wald road. A bus stop (Am Jäger) is also nearby. In the forest you have the opportunity to hike extensively or to indulge in nature observation. The forest offers a lot of variety, because you will find many rare animal and plant species from sand dunes to small moor and heath...

  4. #4 - Haard Loop

    4.5 (84)·Moderate·5 mi·Est. 2–2.5 hr
    Eventful, multifaceted hiking trail in Westmünsterland, North Rhine-Westphalia. The great trail can be found on a hill in the middle of the Ruhr area and starts at the Mutter Wehner car park. Unpaved paths through the forest dominate. Overall, the route is very green and quite natural, only partially paved. Some parts of this loop are used by horses and MTBs. A particular highlight is a watchtower for firefighters, which is open to the public. The ascent is worth it, it is particularly...

  5. #5 - 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...

  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 - Die Haard: Drei Berge Route

    4.6 (24)·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".

  10. #10 - 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
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Where is the best wildlife trail to hike in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best wildlife trail to hike in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland is Westruper Heide and Halterner Reservoir Loop, which has a 4.3 star rating from 99 reviews. This trail is 4.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 367 ft.

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

According to AllTrails.com, the longest wildlife trail in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland is Runde bei Dorsten. This trail is estimated to be 45.0 mi long.

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

There are 54 wildlife trails in Hohe Mark Nature Park - Westmünsterland.These wildlife trails have an average 4.3-star ratingfrom 734 AllTrails community reviews.

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

Runde bei Dorsten has the most elevation gain for wildlife trails with 3,218 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is X1 stage 4: Haltern am See - Werne, which has 2,191 ft of elevation gain.

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