You need a little stamina for the approximately 59-kilometer round trip to Haltern am See. However, the beautiful nature, the beautiful Sythen Castle and the idyllic market square in Haltern are always worth the effort.

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Last updated: February 27, 2025

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571 m

Reken Tower Windmill and Open-Air Museum

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The Reken tower windmill rises up on a hill and is visible from afar. It is one of the most beautiful and oldest of its kind in Westphalia. The cap …

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2.90 km

Forest Chapel and Hermitage, Reken

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The Waldkapelle is wonderfully quiet and on beautiful hiking and cycling trails. It is open to visitors during the day. A document from 1686 refers to the place of worship. …

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16.7 km

Torfvennteich Birdwatching Hut

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Watch the bird life, enjoy the peace and quiet and take a little rest. Then continue on with your bike in a relaxed manner.

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21.8 km

Oedlerteich Viewing Platform

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From here you can wonderfully watch the birds. Don't forget binoculars.

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29.4 km

Sythen Castle

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Sythen Castle can be visited and rented for events. Weddings in the castle chapel are also possible.

More information: schloss-sythen.nrw

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32.1 km

Halterner Reservoir

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The Halterner See can be completely circumnavigated on a bike and hiking trail of around nine kilometers in length. It also leads over a bridge directly past the dam's weir, …

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37.6 km

Haltern am See Market Square

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Beautiful market square that invites you to linger. With the first rays of sunshine, the market square is transformed into a large outdoor restaurant.

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58.7 km

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Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.6 km

14.1 km

10.1 km

6.60 km

2.27 km

Surfaces

33.6 km

10.3 km

7.18 km

5.31 km

1.57 km

760 m

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Tourist-Info RekenApril 7, 2023

You need a little stamina for the approximately 59-kilometer round trip to Haltern am See. However, the beautiful nature, the beautiful Sythen Castle and the idyllic market square in Haltern are always worth the effort.
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You start in Reken at the old church and cycle out of town towards Maria Veen. The

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Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

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Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

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Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Hard

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Reken Tower Windmill and Open-Air Museum

Forest Chapel and Hermitage, Reken

Torfvennteich Birdwatching Hut

Oedlerteich Viewing Platform

Sythen Castle

Halterner Reservoir

Haltern am See Market Square

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