Old Quarry Trail – Gravenhorst Quarry loop from Steinbruch Gravenhorst

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Kreis Steinfurt

Hörstel

Old Quarry Trail – Gravenhorst Quarry loop from Steinbruch Gravenhorst

Moderate

4.8

(69)

195

hikers

Old Quarry Trail – Gravenhorst Quarry 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: September 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Natur- und Geopark TERRA.vita

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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222 m

View of the Nasse Dreieck canal junction

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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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3.84 km

Gravenhorst Quarry

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A beautiful wavy path leads along the old ridge.

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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

4.23 km

2.84 km

328 m

163 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.93 km

2.11 km

742 m

603 m

195 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

22°C

13°C

59 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

October 1, 2021,IVZ-Wanderung 7: Bergeshöveder Berg

Today's hike was mostly on narrow paths in beautiful forests and was just fun. The paths unknown to me were a bit bumpy, so that good shoes and surefootedness are required, but you move away from the main action. You should be careful, because sometimes you are moving quite close to the steep slope. Recommended, but not necessarily with young …

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