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North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Steinfurt

Hörstel

Old Quarry Trail loop from Steinbruch Gravenhorst

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Steinfurt

Hörstel

Old Quarry Trail loop from Steinbruch Gravenhorst

Moderate

4.8

(60)

190

hikers

Old Quarry Trail loop from Steinbruch Gravenhorst

02:07

7.57km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 26, 2026

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Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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194 m

View of the Nasse Dreieck canal junction

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Wonderful view of the wet triangle.
This is where the Mittelland Canal meets the Dortmund-Ems Canal. The Nasses Dreieck is an important hub for inland shipping.

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216 m

View from the High Cross over the Nasses Dreieck

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Simply fantastic view !!! the Teutoburg Forest is an experience for hikers and mountain bikers !!!!

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3.53 km

Old Quarry Trail

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A beautiful, undulating path leads along the upper edge of the quarry.

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3.76 km

Ridge Trail in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

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path over the ridge

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3.84 km

View of the Old Quarry in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

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In the winter months there is a freezing outlook. Otherwise you can also enjoy the view of the green treetops.

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4.36 km

View of the former Gravenhorst quarry

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The former quarry itself is cordoned off, some warning signs and fencing have been installed by the former operating company. There are not many places that allow a good view of the pit.

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5.02 km

Beautiful View (Balcony of Münsterland)

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From here you have a great view over the Münsterland and the vast surrounding area. There are several seating options at this viewing point.

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5.23 km

Sky ladder to the "beautiful view"

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The parking area for the "Waldauenweg" trail is located directly at the foot of the Himmelsleiter (Heaven's Ladder). For hikers arriving by public transport: there is also a bus stop right next to the parking area.

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7.57 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.56 km

2.67 km

273 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.16 km

2.19 km

554 m

451 m

203 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

23°C

7°C

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Old Quarry Trail loop from Steinbruch Gravenhorst

View of the Nasse Dreieck canal junction

View from the High Cross over the Nasses Dreieck

Old Quarry Trail

Ridge Trail in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

View of the Old Quarry in Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

View of the former Gravenhorst quarry

Beautiful View (Balcony of Münsterland)

Sky ladder to the "beautiful view"

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