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North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Kreis Recklinghausen

South Rampart Ditch, Dorsten

North Rhine-Westphalia

Münster District

Kreis Recklinghausen

South Rampart Ditch, Dorsten

Highlight • Historical Site

South Rampart Ditch, Dorsten

Hiking

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Cycling

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(26)

Gravel riding

5.0

(1)

Road cycling

5.0

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Location: Dorsten, Kreis Recklinghausen, Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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October 19, 2021

Hiking

On the east wall, the former ramparts and moats of the once fortified city were redesigned with green spaces and water areas. The project was completed in 2004. The new …

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January 19, 2022

Hiking

"... From today's perspective, this town fortification of the late Middle Ages in Dorsten, which is typical in its origin, has the ground plan of a so-called round shape. The …

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Akku hält, wir auch 🔋😎👋

December 20, 2025

Hiking

🌳 The southern moat in Dorsten is an essential part of the historic city fortifications and still shapes the green character of the old town. It is part of the so-called ring of walls that encircles the city center.

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#1.

Baldur Ferry Across the Lippe – Wesel-Datteln Canal loop from Dorsten

21.5km

05:27

50m

50m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Lippe River – Dorsten Lock loop from Wasserwerk

16.1km

04:04

30m

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Moderate

4.0

(6)

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#3.

South Rampart Ditch, Dorsten – Old Town Hall, Dorsten loop from Dorsten

6.99km

01:46

10m

10m

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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Easy

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Elevation 80 m

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Location: Dorsten, Kreis Recklinghausen, Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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