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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Steinfurt

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Great Holy Lake – Sinkhole Lake loop from Heiliges Meer-Heupen

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Steinfurt

Recke

Great Holy Lake – Sinkhole Lake loop from Heiliges Meer-Heupen

Easy

4.6

(22)

hikers

Great Holy Lake – Sinkhole Lake loop from Heiliges Meer-Heupen

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: May 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

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Start point

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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

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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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2.44 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

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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5.43 km

Wooden lounge chair in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Highlight • Rest Area

Idyllically surrounded by greenery in summer

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5.86 km

Long Avenue (Heiliges Meer area, TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark)

Highlight • Trail

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

4.19 km

1.42 km

1.21 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.38 km

1.35 km

948 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 24 June

32°C

20°C

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Great Holy Lake – Sinkhole Lake loop from Heiliges Meer-Heupen

Heathland at the Heiliges Meer

Great Holy Lake

Heiliges Meer – Heupen Nature Reserve

View of the Emsland Countryside

Shelter at Heiliges Meer

Wooden lounge chair in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Long Avenue (Heiliges Meer area, TERRA.vita Nature and Geopark)

Sinkhole Lake

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