Best trails near Schloss Westerholt
4.3(34 reviews)
Want to check out Schloss Westerholt from the trail? Good news: 8 trails will get you there, including hiking trails. Plan your trip with hand-curated trail maps, along with reviews and photos from nature lovers like you. Looking for a challenge? Choose from 7 moderate or hard routes. No matter how you like to get out in nature, the trails near Schloss Westerholt are perfect for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
Top trails
- 4.7 (16)·Moderate·7.8 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrIdyllic and historical hiking tour near Herten, North Rhine-Westphalia. From Westerholt Castle to Berge Castle with a tour of the old town of Westerholt. Highlights of the hike: - Great prospects - Local flora and fauna - Old Town - Westerholt Castle and Berge Castle with castle pond - Resting place nature - city forest
- 4.0 (6)·Moderate·15.3 mi·Est. 6.5–7 hrHistorical bike and hiking tour in Herten, North Rhine-Westphalia. Historical places such as Westerwald Castle and parts of the Hoheward Landscape Park such as the Hoheward dump and the former collieries are particularly recommended. Highlights of the tour: - Wonderful prospects - Local flora and fauna - Diverse & historical landscapes - Refreshments
- 4.5 (5)·Easy·4.1 mi·Est. 1.5–2 hrFamily-friendly tour through Resser Schweiz to Westerholt Castle, North Rhine-Westphalia. A leisurely stroll through idyllic Westerholt and across the fields of Resser Schweiz. Expansive views and small rivers round off the hike. The cultural highlight of the tour is Westerholt Castle. You can stop off in Westerholt. Highlights: - Path along the Holzbach - sunny landscape - Westerholt Castle
- 4.3 (4)·Moderate·17.2 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrBicycle tour close to nature near Herne in North Rhine-Westphalia This bike tour starts on the banks of the Rhine-Herne Canal and then runs in a northerly direction to Westerholt Castle in Westerholt. Due to its location, the route is ideally suited as a trip from Gelsenkirchen. Highlights: - Westerholt Castle - Castle Herten - Driving on the Rhine-Herne Canal - Loechterheide
- 4.3 (4)·Moderate·19.8 mi·Est. 7.5–8.5 hrPopular cycle tour near Herten, North Rhine-Westphalia. This cycle tour covers more than 30 km through the Ruhr region between Gelsenkirchen, Buer and Herten. Several nature reserves as well as two castles and the Ewald colliery lie along the route. The route can be reached by public transport.
- 4.0 (1)·Moderate·20 mi·Est. 8–9 hrPromising cycle tour near Herten, North Rhine-Westphalia. This route leads you to many beautiful views. The Ewaldsee offers a great place to relax after the tour. Highlights of the tour: - Beautiful views - Local flora and fauna - Pretty natural landscapes - cattle pasture - Westerholt Castle - Loechterheide - city forest - Resser Mark - Ewaldsee
- Moderate·38.9 mi·Est. 14–15.5 hrStart and finish: Adenauerallee car park at Berger See. Then it goes along the Wasserschlösser Berge, Herten, Westerholt and Lüttinghof to Dorsten. Further west along the Wesel-Datteln Canal, then south again via Feldhausen, Gladbeck, Wittringen Castle back to the Berger See with a view of the memorial in Buer. Very pleasant route, little road, but a lot of nature!
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike near Schloss Westerholt?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike near Schloss Westerholt is Auf gräflichen Spuren in der Löchterheide, which has a 4.7 star rating from 16 reviews. This trail is 7.8 mi long with an elevation gain of 685 ft.
What is the longest trail near Schloss Westerholt?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail near Schloss Westerholt is Wasserschlösserrunde von Gelsenkirchen nach Dorsten. This trail is estimated to be 38.9 mi long.
Which trail has the most elevation gain near Schloss Westerholt?
Schloss Westerholt: With an ascent of 2,687 ft, Wasserschlösserrunde von Gelsenkirchen nach Dorsten has the most elevation gain of all of the trails in the area. The next highest ascent trail is Gelsenkirchen - Lippeaue - Marl with 2,568 ft of elevation gain.
