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. 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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1. Westrup Heath – Westruper Heath loop from Flaesheim

15.5km

04:03

120m

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

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2. Rennberg Fire Lookout Tower – View from Dachsberg loop from Flaesheim

7.02km

01:55

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Westruper Heath – View from Dachsberg loop from Westruper Heide

13.1km

03:27

110m

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

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Elevation 170 m

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

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Flaesheim Lock (Schleuse Flaesheim)

Westruper Heide

Haardgrenzweg Trailhead Parking

Stever River

View from Dachsberg

Forest Trails in the Haard, Naturpark Hohe Mark

Observation Tower and Forest Trail in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

Westruper Heide Sand Dunes

Idyllic Forest Path in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

Wooden Sculptures and Viewpoint at Haardgrenzweg

Narrow Forest Path in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

Forest trail in the Haard

1. Westrup Heath – Westruper Heath loop from Flaesheim

2. Rennberg Fire Lookout Tower – View from Dachsberg loop from Flaesheim

3. Westruper Heath – View from Dachsberg loop from Westruper Heide

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