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Oer-Erkenschwick

Fern Trail in the Haard – Stimberg Quartzite Rock Formations loop from Oer-Erkenschwick

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Germany

North Rhine-Westphalia

Ruhr Region

Kreis Recklinghausen

Oer-Erkenschwick

Fern Trail in the Haard – Stimberg Quartzite Rock Formations loop from Oer-Erkenschwick

Moderate

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Fern Trail in the Haard – Stimberg Quartzite Rock Formations loop from Oer-Erkenschwick

02:26

9.24km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 24, 2026

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Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

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1.37 km

Wooden Sculptures on the Waldpromenade

Highlight • Structure

The impressive wooden figures, such as the wooden forest ranger and wild boar, provide a friendly introduction to the exciting Haard.
Wood art at its finest!

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4.37 km

Fern Trail in the Haard

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One of the many small paths through the Haard. Despite the hustle and bustle at the parking lot, you are off the beaten path.

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4.48 km

Fern Forest in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

Highlight • Forest

The fern is sometimes 1.50 m high

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5.85 km

Devil's Stones on Stimberghöhe

Highlight • Natural Monument

The area around the Teufelssteine is particularly nice for hiking, as the ground is very soft. Because of the sand, it's rarely muddy.

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5.89 km

Miner sculpture at the Stimberg

Highlight • Monument

There are several such sculptures around the Stimberg, each with a corresponding information board. A short stay is worth it.

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6.10 km

Observation Tower and Rocky Outcrops in Naturpark Hohe Mark

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just a dream to walk there. There are many nice ways to run. Lots of nature with many little great creatures. Worth to go for a walk there

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6.20 km

Stimberg Quartzite Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

The quartzite rocks on Stimberg are considered particularly valuable due to their peculiarity, rarity and beauty. The quartzite terraces that you can admire on the Stimberg are particularly impressive. They …

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7.39 km

Stimberg Car Park

Highlight • Parking

From here you are already in the Haardt after a few steps. This car park is ideally located for a trip to the Stimberg.

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9.24 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.19 km

2.52 km

1.90 km

556 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.71 km

1.69 km

1.43 km

1.29 km

1.11 km

Elevation

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Fern Trail in the Haard – Stimberg Quartzite Rock Formations loop from Oer-Erkenschwick

Wooden Sculptures on the Waldpromenade

Fern Trail in the Haard

Fern Forest in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

Devil's Stones on Stimberghöhe

Miner sculpture at the Stimberg

Observation Tower and Rocky Outcrops in Naturpark Hohe Mark

Stimberg Quartzite Rock Formations

Stimberg Car Park

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