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Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Steinfurt
Recke

Great Holy Lake – Sinkhole Lake loop from Obersteinbeck

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Hiking trails & Routes
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Kreis Steinfurt
Recke

Great Holy Lake – Sinkhole Lake loop from Obersteinbeck

Easy

4.6

(21)

91

hikers

Great Holy Lake – Sinkhole Lake loop from Obersteinbeck

01:45

6.86km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2025

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1.81 km

Heathland at the Heiliges Meer

Highlight • Natural

At this point the path leads through an enchanted landscape, through heathland and along a mouflon herd and ponds.

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2.04 km

Great Holy Lake

Highlight • Lake

The Heilige Meer is the oldest natural lake in Westphalia. It is located in a nature reserve, and there are great hiking trails around it and in the surrounding area.

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2.07 km

Holy Lake

Highlight • Lake

During the winter months or after a lot of rain, the path around the Holy Sea is quite muddy.

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2.44 km

Heiliges Meer – Heupen Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Retreat areas for flora and fauna are becoming more and more important with increasing development ...

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2.82 km

View of the Emsland Countryside

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You can sit down and relax for a quick snack or a drink.

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4.94 km

Shelter at Heiliges Meer

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This cozy rest area offers generous seating. Information boards that are worth reading have been set up.

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5.87 km

It is pleasant to walk on natural paths.

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6.14 km

Sinkhole Lake

Highlight • Lake

This small pond has a reason for its name. In 1913, a landslide occurred at this location, and the resulting hole filled with water. The sinkhole lake is located in a stunning landscape.

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6.86 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.26 km

2.15 km

1.42 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.38 km

1.35 km

950 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 25 January

1°C

-2°C

78 %

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