The Haard is one of the largest contiguous forest areas on the northern edge of the Ruhr area. It is part of the Hohe Mark Nature Park. Dense deciduous and coniferous forests alternate with isolated meadows and wetlands. Highlights are the Teufelssteine on the Stimberg and the Brinksknapp, a small moor and wetland that is a nature reserve. If you like hiking or walking in nature, you can follow the well-signposted hiking routes in the Haard, such as the Hohe Mark Steig or the exciting Haardgrenzweg.

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A very beautiful region for hiking in good weather.

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Dachsberg Trailhead – Rennberg Fire Watchtower loop from Flaesheim

13.5km

03:38

170m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Woodland Carvings Trail – Rennberg Fire Watchtower loop from Hamm-Bossendorf

11.7km

03:09

150m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Westruper Heath – Westrup Heath loop from Flaesheim

28.5km

07:32

270m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 120 m

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Location: Haltern am See, Kreis Recklinghausen, Ruhr Region, Münster District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Forest trail in the Haard

#1.

Dachsberg Trailhead – Rennberg Fire Watchtower loop from Flaesheim

#2.

Woodland Carvings Trail – Rennberg Fire Watchtower loop from Hamm-Bossendorf

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Westruper Heath – Westrup Heath loop from Flaesheim

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