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Farnberg Fire Watchtower – Suspended Roots Installation loop from Brinksknapp

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Oer-Erkenschwick

Farnberg Fire Watchtower – Suspended Roots Installation loop from Brinksknapp

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Farnberg Fire Watchtower – Suspended Roots Installation loop from Brinksknapp

01:16

12.0km

110m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

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3.70 km

Wooden Sculptures on the Waldpromenade

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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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5.37 km

Farnberg Fire Watchtower

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The fire lookout towers in the “Die Haard” and “Hohe Mark” forest areas make an important contribution to fighting forest fires.

The 39 meter high steel truss tower Farnberg is …

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8.26 km

Suspended Roots Installation

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A must-see.

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10.2 km

Major crossroads

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Sturdy footwear is recommended due to gravel paths.

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Educational sign about trees – Naturpark Hohe Mark

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There are many running possibilities and many ways. In some places signs that depict and describe life in the forest.

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10.8 km

Adaptation Information Board – Naturpark Hohe Mark

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Tree species of the future are growing on this area - species that can withstand the increased weather extremes of climate change.

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11.8 km

Sandy depression in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

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Looks cool on the spot

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12.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.56 km

985 m

965 m

745 m

616 m

103 m

Surfaces

4.17 km

4.14 km

1.43 km

1.42 km

805 m

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Tuesday 14 July

28°C

16°C

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Farnberg Fire Watchtower – Suspended Roots Installation loop from Brinksknapp

Wooden Sculptures on the Waldpromenade

Bench

Farnberg Fire Watchtower

Suspended Roots Installation

Major crossroads

Educational sign about trees – Naturpark Hohe Mark

Adaptation Information Board – Naturpark Hohe Mark

Sandy depression in Naturpark Hohe Mark - Westmünsterland

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