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Haltern am See

Westruper Heide (South) – Halterner Reservoir loop from Westruper Heide

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Ruhr Region
Kreis Recklinghausen
Haltern am See

Westruper Heide (South) – Halterner Reservoir loop from Westruper Heide

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4.7

(52)

202

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Westruper Heide (South) – Halterner Reservoir loop from Westruper Heide

01:04

4.19km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

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Birch Grove

Highlight • Forest

Who painted all the trees white 🤩🤩🤩

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832 m

Westruper Heide (West)

Highlight • Natural

The best time to visit is of course usually August when the heather is in full bloom. But all other seasons are also beautiful in this unique landscape.

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887 m

Hohe Mark Trail

Highlight • Trail

very nice route through the heath

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1.07 km

Beautiful landscape with alternating juniper bushes and heathland.

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1.97 km

Westruper Heide (South)

Highlight • Natural

Very worthwhile at any time of year, an absolute highlight in August when the heather is in bloom 🌸🤩. It only gets a bit crowded at weekends...

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2.22 km

Like the heath itself, the trees 🌳 are also unique 🤩🤩🤩

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3.61 km

Halterner Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The Halterner Stausee reservoir is easily accessible by train. Trains run every 30 minutes from Münster and Wanne-Eickel.

At the train station, simply turn right, walk a short distance parallel …

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3.88 km

Very cozy seating. Wonderful, pleasant atmosphere right next to the climbing park.

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4.19 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.34 km

1.79 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.88 km

1.81 km

236 m

224 m

< 100 m

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Comments

August 30, 2025,Westruper Heide
The heather is blooming 😊
Went for a short walk, very crowded for a Saturday morning.

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